MAGNUM Château Branas Grand Poujeaux 2016 AOC MOULIS oldest wine estates It is the biggest surprise

It is the biggest surprise of this tasting--until now

This 4th Classified Growth of Pauillac was founded in the 18th century under the impulse of the Lafite family who covered Pauillac with vines at that time

punching down of the cap of skins and rack and returns

which was followed by a hot August punctuated by two rainy spells

namely a wet and mild spring

MAGNUM Château Branas Grand Poujeaux 2016 AOC MOULIS oldest wine estates It is the biggest surpriseWeather conditions during the growing season After a rather tricky and unpredictable spring, and after we had taken great precautions in the face of a protracted period of rain, the vines reached the flowering stage without any adverse impact on their health. The flowering then took place in fine conditions thanks to the arrival of mild, sunny weather. The summer consisted of a long period of drought and heat; however, good vine canopy management