Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2016 vintage. Smoky nose at first, developing well with air. More power and depth compared to the floral and fresh Mauvesin Barton tasted alongside. — 8 months ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.3

Tonight's wine is the 2010 Château Poujeaux Moulis-en Médoc. 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

On the nose is beautiful aromas of blackberry, bing cherry, plum, strawberry, black currant, ginger, vanilla, violets, musk, mushroom and earth.

On the palate is lush dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry, black currant, green bell pepper, herbs, spice, graphite, licorice and earth.

This is a full bodied wine with a smooth mouth feel, medium + acidity and medium + round tannins that are mouth coating and drying with a long clean fresh finish. I really like this wine, it was a real surprise for me. Maybe being a 2010 I should have expected more, but what a great surprise. Have a great weekend and stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 8 years ago

Steve Rura

9.3

I had the 1998 vintage of this dusty old Bordeaux about 5 months ago and it was underwhelming. Maybe an off bottle. But THIS 99 is pretty great. Fresh mixed berries (blueberry) on the nose, and very elegant fruit + tame soft tannins give a really nice mouthfeel with an extraordinarily long finish. Dried herbes de Provence and hay for days. I’m having one glass tonight and will check back in tomorrow after more air. Not an expensive bottle, but age served it well.

Follow up: Really singing on day 2. Got even better with another hour+ in the glass. But I’d say it’s getting slightly past its prime and best to drink now :) Party like it’s 1999. — 2 years ago

Cyrus

9.1

Decent Moulis, not too heavy or challenging — 9 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2018 vintage. Owned by the Cordonnier family (also Château Anthonic in the same appellation, with a higly recommended 2019 btw). 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and equal parts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Classic left bank Bordeaux with concentrated fruit, well-tamed tannin, balancing acidity and very good length. One wonders why they dump it in supermarkets, I paid less than 14 euros while I'd be happy at twice that price. Abv. 14,5%. — 4 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.0

Wednesday night's middle of the week wine is the 2010 Château Gressier Grand Poujeaux. This wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot and made in conjuction with Château Chasse-Spleen.

The nose reveals juicy dark fruit, black cherry, black raspberry, black plum, black currant, licorice, violet floral notes, chocolate and an earthiness.

The palate leads us to the same juicy dark fruits of black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, herbal notes, licorice, violet florals, toasty oak and good earthy notes.

We have a full bodied medium + acidity, medium + gripping tannins that moves right into a long finish with lingering cherry notes straight through. Enjoy the down hill side of your week and continued safe travels. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 8 years ago