Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Poujeaux |
Label Name: | Moulis En Medoc |
Vintage: | 2000 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 88 (Apr 2003); Wine Spectator 90 (Mar 2003); Int'l Wine Cellar 88–90; positive notes from Jancis Robinson and others
Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Médoc: blackcurrant, black cherry, tobacco, cedar, nutmeg and dark chocolate. Silky yet firm tannins, balanced acidity and a long earthy finish with espresso and vanilla notes.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, braised beef, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised short ribs, mushroom stir-fries.
Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; separate vat fermentation by parcel and variety; malolactic conversion; ~12 months aging in French oak barrels.
Vineyard Info
Historic Grand-Poujeaux estate (name from 1806) on gravel soils; ~50–70 ha planted. Owned by the Theil family until 2008, later acquired by the Cuvelier family; known for consistent Cru Bourgeois quality.