Chateau Puy Blanquet 2018

Château Puy Blanquet, St Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2018 

Grapes: A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 20% of the wine is aged in oak for 12 months.

This fruity dry red wine has a mid purple red in colour, good fruit on the nose, cherry, raspberry and hints of herbal spice come through from this fresh and generous Saint Emilion. Medium bodied, with good concentration, rich damson and cherry with notes of cedar and tobacco. The tannins on the palate are gentle, and there is a core of pure, juicy red fruit.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Composed of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Fran and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Puy-Blanquet gives up notes of warm red and black cherries, mulberries and fruitcake with hints of baking spices, fallen leaves and dried Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is tautly structured with firm, chewy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and lively."

(88-90/100) points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WINE ADVOCATE, April 2019 

"Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple glints, faintly lighter at the rim. Luscious plums, underlaid with fresh sweetheart cherries, as well as subtle smoky savoury herbal nuances. Juicy, elegant, fine nuances of nougat and sweetheart cherries, ripe tannins, mineral, lemony touch on the finish. A very well-suited food wine."

92/100 points, FALSTAFF, May 2019

"The 2018 Puy-Blanquet is a rich, creamy and sensual wine with tremendous near and medium term appeal. In 2018, Puy-Blanquet is especially lush, almost shockingly so, for a Saint-Émilion that is usually quite classic in feel. Inky red and purplish berry fruit, spice, rose petal and mint build as this silky, pliant Saint-Émilion shows off its racy, inviting personality. Don't miss it."

(90-93/100) points, Antonio Galloni, VINOUS.COM, April 2019

Chateau Puy Blanquet is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Puy Blanquet is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.