Ch. Branas Grand Poujeaux

The Château Branas Grand Poujeaux 2014 is a blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot picked from October 5 and aged in about 60% new oak. It has a fresh, quite creamy and seductive bouquet, perhaps showing just a little too much oak at the moment. The palate is fleshy and ripe on the entry with creme de cassis and blueberry, a dash of white pepper and an oaky finish that is a little sweet for my liking. I am hoping that nascent sweetness will be reined in during its barrel maturation because this is one of my favorite wines from Moulis. Tasted twice with consistent notes

(R Parker)