2009 Branas Grand Poujeaux, Moulis
91JS
90RP
90VN
90WS
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James Suckling
Reviewed July 2014A wine with lots of ripe fruit, almost raisins with sweet tobacco and berry character. Full body, soft tannins and a fresh finish.
Professional Reviews
90
Wine Advocate
A sleeper of the vintage from the backwater appellation of Moulis, the 2009 Branas Grand Poujeaux is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot. A big-time wine, opaque purple in color, with loads of cassis, smoke, incense and licorice as well as an earthiness reminiscent of a St.-Estephe, this wine is full-bodied and long, with sweet tannin and an overall classic constitution. It can be approached now but should age nicely for 15-20 years. (RP)
90
Vinous
The 2009 Branas Grand Poujeaux has a more generous, fruit-driven bouquet than previous vintages: mulberry, tea leaves, undergrowth and light ferrous scents coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe tannins, dark chocolate and espresso lacing the red fruit with a touch of black pepper on the finish. Drink now and over the next 5-8 years. Tasted at the Branas Grand Poujeaux vertical at the château. (NM)
90
Wine Spectator
Clearly ripe, with a juicy core of dark fig, cassis and blackberry flavors. This keeps a nice old-school edge on the finish though, thanks to contrasting notes of roasted chestnut and tobacco leaf. Solid. (JM, Web Only-2012)
Staff Reviews
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David Othenin-Girard
David Othenin-Girard
Bold powerful and robust nose of dark blackberry fruit, subtle hints of incense and lacquer. Lush, soft and rich on the palate with the tannins totally integrated. A very open and bold style without compromising it's origin or throwing to much sweetness or oak at you.
JM
Jacques Moreira
Jacques Moreira
There's something about the terroir of Moulis, that I find irresistible. The Branas is no exception. Very elegant and soft palate, with notes of cocoa powder, earth, and tobacco. I did decant it before serving and it was marvelous.
JD
John Downing
John Downing
I love 2009 Bordeaux so it was a pleasure to taste this recently. Although it's big and rich, it has surprisingly fresh acidity and substantial tannins as well. What makes this especially enticing is the full-bodied palate of sweet black fruit and the long finish. It's certainly nice now with aeration but will only improve with a couple additional years in the cellar.
Notes
Chateau Branas Grand-Poujeaux is a neighbor of both Chateau Poujeaux and Chateau Chasse Spleen in Moulis with a terroir of gravel and clay with twelve hectares planted to merlot, cabernet, and petit verdot. The property has been one to watch since Stephane Derenoncourt took over the winemaking in 2006.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Origin | Bordeaux, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1306369 |