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Chateau Puygueraud2015

RED WINE

PUBLIC
April 2025
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Chateau Puygueraud label
  • Producer Chateau Puygueraud
  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Cotes de Francs
  • UPC 0 15643 50946 9

Reviews

James Suckling 94

A dense and layered red that is tight and focused with blackberries, currants and blueberries. Pure. Full body, superfine tannins and a long finish. Sophisticated. Best ever.

by JS, James Suckling , 2019

Wine Spectator 90

Lively, with a light brambly hint throughout, while damson plum, raspberry and bitter cherry notes dart to and fro. The sleek finish has juniper and savory hints for added energy.

by JM, Wine Spectator , 2018

Technical Details

Ageing

Tanks: Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging: 12 –16 months in barrel
Barrels: 40% new, 30% 1 yr old, 30% 2 yrs old
Owner: Thienpont Family
Contact: Nicolas Thienpont
Address: 33570 Saint-Cibard
Prodcution: 90,000 to 115,000 bottles approx.

History

The property was acquired by George Thienpont in 1946 and he subsequently replanted it with vines towards the end of the 1970’s. Since 1983 his son, Nicolas, has been responsible for the winemaking. Chateau Puygueraud has since become the benchmark wine for the Cotes de Francs and a reference for the renewal of this still little-known appellation.

Winery Technical Data

Area: 35 ha
Varieties planted: 55% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc 15% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Malbec
Density: 4500 vines / ha
Soils: Clay-limestone on limestone rock with clay and marl
Soil management: Traditional: light ploughing and aeration of the soil with inter-row planting of cereals in the winter.

Vinification

Temperature controlled tanks.
Lees stirring after completion of malolactic fermentation
Micro-oxygenation if necessary
Reductive aging on lees: 1st racking after 6 to 10 months (before the summer), 2nd racking 1 year later before bottling.