2017 Puygueraud Blanc
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Composed of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sauvignon Gris, the Puygueraud 2017 Blanc has a vibrant nose of fresh pears, lemon curd and coriander seed with touches of honeysuckle, lime blossoms and baking bread. Medium-bodied, the palate is chock-full of zip and zing, with a lovely satiny texture and bold freshness, finishing long and fragrant.
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Readers looking for a terrific Bordeaux blanc should snatch up the 2017 Chateau Puygueraud Blanc as it's clean, refreshing, and a beautiful representation of this region, all while not breaking the bank. Tart lemon, pineapple, and sappy herb notes all give way to a medium-bodied, rounded, nicely textured white that has bright acidity and a clean finish. The blend is 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sauvignon Gris, aged in tank, and it’s going to keep for 2-3 years.
The 2017 Puygueraud Blanc, from a north facing parcel planted with a Loire clone of Sauvignon Blanc, was picked from 5 to 13 September and bottled 10 days prior to my visit. It has an attractive lime flower, Granny Smith apple and gooseberry scented bouquet. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, full of tension in the mouth with a citric, bitter lemon-tinged finish. Fine. 400 cases produced.
The 2017 Puygueraud Blanc is terrific. In 2017, the Blanc was fermented in neutral oak (as opposed to the more conventional steel), which gives the wine more texture and depth than is the norm. Citrus, crushed rock, white flowers and orchard fruit. The 2017 is both powerful and also remarkably pure. Don't miss it.
About the producer
The Thienpont family bought Ch. Puygueraud in 1946, running it as a farm until the 1980s when Nicolas Thienpont moved the focus to viticulture, with the first vintage in 1983. Based in the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux, the property comprises 47 hectares of vines, both red and white.