2012 Château Branas Grand-Poujeaux Moulis en Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Medium bodied, firm, classically styled, crisp wine, with strong tannins and a bright cassis, smoke and espresso bean finish. Time could add more character and softness to the wine. But the vintage was a difficult year for many estates in the Haut Medoc. 2,313 Views Tasted Sep 22, 2016 |
When to Drink Chateau Branas Grand-Poujeaux, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Branas Grand-Poujeaux needs some time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Branas Grand-Poujeaux is usually better with at least 5-8 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Branas Grand-Poujeaux offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 7-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Branas Grand Poujeaux with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Branas Grand Poujeaux is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Branas Grand Poujeaux is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Branas Grand Poujeaux is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as a wide array of both hard and soft cheese.
Chateau Branas Grand-Poujeaux is a great example of a character-driven, Bordeaux value wine from the Medoc, with true quality and personality that can be purchased for very friendly, consumer prices.
