Poupille
Côtes de Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend
Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
Time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
A very pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of red currants, plums, light oak, medicine, spices, licorice, peppercorn, herbs, vegetables and dark coffee.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long fat legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, red currants, spices, tobacco, earth, vegetables, wood, bitter herbs, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium finish with firm tannins (once it opens up) and tangy raspberries.
This is a very nice Merlot from Bordeaux. This 100% Merlot, not from a great vintage, is showing mild complexity with a grippy mouthfeel.
This 9 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will be good in the next 5 years.
Needed time to open up properly and show the tannins, but good right out of the bottle.
Wine Enthusiasts 89 points. Thank you Wendy for sharing.
A good food wine that I paired with cheeses and dried meats.
14% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$35.
Time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
A very pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of red currants, plums, light oak, medicine, spices, licorice, peppercorn, herbs, vegetables and dark coffee.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long fat legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, red currants, spices, tobacco, earth, vegetables, wood, bitter herbs, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium finish with firm tannins (once it opens up) and tangy raspberries.
This is a very nice Merlot from Bordeaux. This 100% Merlot, not from a great vintage, is showing mild complexity with a grippy mouthfeel.
This 9 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will be good in the next 5 years.
Needed time to open up properly and show the tannins, but good right out of the bottle.
Wine Enthusiasts 89 points. Thank you Wendy for sharing.
A good food wine that I paired with cheeses and dried meats.
14% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$35.
Tried a new Castillon today. Poupille is a fantastic value at $30, and has a bit of new world flair in its fruit forwardness. It Is crafted from fruit grown on 35 year old vines - 100% Merlot. Smokey blackberries, red plum, lavender, and dried herb I'm the nose. Following, is a fruit packed, concentrated pallet exhibiting notes of black plum, green bell pepper, dark cherry, peppercorn, and a lush, lingering finish. This is a a hearty wine to be served with hearty dishes. Tonight's menu included two favorite things of mine to cook: French Onion soup, and Ratatouille Confit Byaldi for the main course. I don't think I could have picked a better wine to go with these dishes. YUMMM.
Tried a new Castillon today. Poupille is a fantastic value at $30, and has a bit of new world flair in its fruit forwardness. It Is crafted from fruit grown on 35 year old vines - 100% Merlot. Smokey blackberries, red plum, lavender, and dried herb I'm the nose. Following, is a fruit packed, concentrated pallet exhibiting notes of black plum, green bell pepper, dark cherry, peppercorn, and a lush, lingering finish. This is a a hearty wine to be served with hearty dishes. Tonight's menu included two favorite things of mine to cook: French Onion soup, and Ratatouille Confit Byaldi for the main course. I don't think I could have picked a better wine to go with these dishes. YUMMM.
1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2017
well matured. very smooth and delicious. I think now is the one of the best time for drink.
well matured. very smooth and delicious. I think now is the one of the best time for drink.
Jan 2nd, 2023
Ruby, I thought it was good. Bought at Tokyu honten for ¥4,300.
Ruby, I thought it was good. Bought at Tokyu honten for ¥4,300.
Aug 17th, 2022
Poupille Castillon. A little closed with blackberry aromas emanating shily from wood/pine scents when stirred. Greenish and dry tannins. A lot of technique but no soul.
Poupille Castillon. A little closed with blackberry aromas emanating shily from wood/pine scents when stirred. Greenish and dry tannins. A lot of technique but no soul.
Nov 17th, 2018
2012: earthy, bit of leather, dry. And a peppery finish. Beef, fatty pork dishes (ribs?). Could overpower lighter fair. Nice traditional old world wine. Lovely, definitely a keeper.
2012: earthy, bit of leather, dry. And a peppery finish. Beef, fatty pork dishes (ribs?). Could overpower lighter fair. Nice traditional old world wine. Lovely, definitely a keeper.
Sep 18th, 2018
Tannin and robust structure. It takes a time to become good taste.
Tannin and robust structure. It takes a time to become good taste.
Jul 18th, 2016