2022 Puygueraud
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Notes of cassis, mulberries, lilac and iris preface the 2022 Puygueraud, a classic, elegant wine with a medium to full-bodied, round and juicy palate with good depth at the core, fresh, velvety tannins and a long, ethereal finish enhanced by chalky dry extracts. Less tannic and more charming than in previous years, this is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc.
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Ripe red and black fruits, savory herbs, truffle, and new leather notes all shine in the 2022 Château Puygueraud, a balanced, charming, beautifully textured 2022 that's already hard to resist. It's well worth seeking out and will be a smoking good Bordeaux to drink over the coming decade. It's another gorgeous wine from Nicolas Thienpont.
The 2022 Puygueraud has a light bouquet that opens nicely in the glass;, featuring iodine, blackcurrant and iris flower scents. The palate is well balanced, with plenty of freshness, sapidity and a crunchy black olive-tinged finish. This is a bit brutish, but time will shave its edges.
This is really delicious, offering fresh strawberries, seashells and raspberries with some white pepper. It’s medium-bodied with crunchy fruit and vivid acidity. Attractive brightness and length. Blend of 88% merlot and 12% cabernet franc. So lovely now.
About the producer
The Thienpont family bought Ch. Puygueraud in 1946, running it as a farm until the 1980s when Nicolas Thienpont moved the focus to viticulture, with the first vintage in 1983. Based in the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux, the property comprises 47 hectares of vines, both red and white.