89-91

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Poujeaux is quite bold and savory, largely because of the elevated presence of Petit Verdot in the blend. Dried flowers, lavender, spice and licorice lend dark tonalities to the bouquet. In 2024, Poujeaux is quite reticent, despite its mid-weight structure and modest 12.5% alcohol. I would cellar it for a few years, as this needs time to come together. I find the 2024 a bit raw and unformed at this stage, and yet it has plenty of depth to make me cautiously optimistic about the future. Tasted two times. 04/2025

88-90

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Poujeaux includes less Merlot but more Petit Verdot this year. It was picked from September 27 to October 9 and matured in 33% new oak for a planned 12 months. The 2024 has a straightforward bouquet with blackberry and briar scents, a little conservative compared to the fireworks in the '22, though the bottle at the château shows more complexity and nuance. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannins, tertiary black fruit and graphite notes, classic in style with more tobacco notes towards the composed finish. This is an early-drinking Poujeaux with the substance to give 15 to 18 years of drinking pleasure. 04/2025

88-90

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Based on 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot resting in 30% new barrels, the 2024 Château Poujeaux is deep purple-hued with solid Cabernet notes of darker currants, blackberries, scorched earth, and graphite. Medium-bodied, with a focused, structured mouthfeel, ripe yet building tannins, and a good finish, it should easily end up being an outstanding wine. 05/2025

90

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, aux reflets grenat. Nez intense, au fruité mûr. Bouche caressante, savoureuse et parfumée, évoluant sur un corps normal, avec de l'allonge dans la persistance. C'est bon. Assemblage : 50 % cabernet sauvignon, 35 % merlot, 15 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 12°5 - pH : 3,8. Rendement : 30 hl/ha. Production : 210 000 bouteilles. 04/2025

91-92

Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

Good depth on the nose for this vintage, showing smoked herbs and dark cherries. Fluid in the middle with firm, chewy tannins and a tight-grained finish. 04/2025