Château Branas Grand Poujeaux 2016 AOC MOULISWeather conditions during the growing season After a rather tricky and unpredictable spring, and after we had taken great precautions in the face of a protracted period of rain, the vines reached the flowering stage without any adverse impact on their health. The flowering then took place in fine conditions thanks to the arrival of mild, sunny weather. The summer consisted of a long period of drought and heat; however, good vine canopy management

Ils sont implantés sur une croupe graveleuse et un sous-sol argilo-calcaire

Winemaking and ageing

until the day they became the property of the Bordeaux merchant Durand Delains

This 2016 vintage is silky and elegant

this Margaux wine captivates with its aromatic brilliance

in homage to the centenary vintage band signed by Thierry Manoncourt in 1993

The harvest is conducted manually

Manual punching of the cap

Cabernet Sauvignon (73%)

the tannins announce by their marked presence a fantastic aging potential

this ample and fruity Margaux wine charms with its elegant tannins and beautiful balance of roundness and acidity

albeit punctuated by rainy spells that recharged the soils