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2015
Château Puygueraud
Francs, Côtes de Bordeaux
3
Red
One of the best buys in the 2015 vintage, this has caught the attention from buyers and press alike. Made from a blend of 80 Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec picked in mid October, this is a bright, dark coloured wine, very pretty and fresh on the nose with lots of personality. On the palate there is lots of dark plums, cedar, liquorice, spice and tannin – all well blended and integrated.
More Information
| SKU | 2015103-03000 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Volume | 3 L |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Francs, Côtes de Bordeaux |
| Château | Château Puygueraud |
| Producer | Nicolas Thienpont |
| Drink From | 2019 |
| Drink Till | 2028 |
| Website | http://www.nicolas-thienpont.com/ |
| Bio | No |
The story
Nicolas was not always a winemaker. Unlike his cousins, he led his own life away from Bordeaux. After brilliant studies in law and philosophy in Bordeaux, Paris and Switzerland, Nicolas taught philosophy in Rheims for several years. It was not until 1983 that the vineyards at Puygueraud called him back to his native Bordeaux. His first vintage ...
Grape
The appellation of the Côtes de Francs (since 2008 called Francs, Côtes de Bordeaux) owes its reputation to the Thienpont Family who settled in the region after World War II. They own Château Puygueraud, a medieval castle at one of the highest points. Franc is the smallest of ...