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Château Puygueraud 2020

Francs Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

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  • 94pts, James Suckling, 2023
  • 91pts, The Wine Advocate, 2023
  • 91pts, Decanter, 2021

From a vintage described as "incredibly exciting" (Antonio Galloni) and "an excellent vintage" (Neal Martin), this is a rich, generous, well-deserved 94-point Bordeaux from the renowned Thienpont family and the under-rated Côtes de Francs region.

From a vintage described as "incredibly exciting" (Antonio Galloni) and "an excellent vintage" (Neal Martin), this is a rich, generous, well-deserved 94-point Bordeaux from the renowned Thienpont family and the under-rated Côtes de Francs region.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Layers of ripe fruit, yet sleek and long, with energy and fine tannins

Aroma

Blackberries, lavendar, tobacco, black olives and smoked meat

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Puygueraud 2020

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2030

On the Right Bank, north east of Côtes de Castillon, the Côtes de Francs is Bordeaux's smallest appellation. In 1967, it was offered inclusion within the Castillon appellation, but preferred to go its own way. Perhaps that and its size would explain why its wines remain little known. Even so, the region has attracted some big names – Hubert de Bouärd of Château Angélus at Château de Francs and, of course, the renowned Thienpont family, owners of Puygueraud since 1946. Today the estate boasts 42 hectares of red grapes, mainly Merlot, and unusually five of Sauvignon Blanc and Gris. This supple, rich, ageworthy claret was aged in a third new oak barrels for over a year to lend layers of complexity to the fruit. For now, open early and decant.

"Lots of currants and blackberries with violets and dried flowers such as honeysuckle" James Suckling
Critic, 94 points
Map showing Francs Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
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