Château Poujeaux

Château Poujeaux is a Bordeaux wine estate in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation on the Médoc peninsula in France. The property is regarded as one of the leading names of the appellation and is frequently discussed alongside Château Chasse-Spleen, another prominent Moulis producer. Its wines are red Bordeaux blends made from the traditional Médoc varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon forming the largest share of the vineyard planting, followed by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The estate’s principal wine is Château Poujeaux, often described as the property’s grand vin. It also produces a second wine called La Salle de Poujeaux. The vineyard covers approximately 52 hectares and the estate produces around 25,000 cases annually. The planting mix reported for the property is approximately 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. This composition supports a classic Médoc profile built around Cabernet Sauvignon structure and aging capacity, with Merlot contributing fruit and texture and the smaller plantings adding aromatic and structural complexity. Poujeaux has an important place in the modern history of the Cru Bourgeois classification. In the 2003 classification, it was one of only nine estates placed in the highest category, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnels. Although it was not included in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc, its standing within Moulis has made it a benchmark estate for the appellation and a frequently cited example of high-quality Bordeaux outside the 1855 hierarchy. The estate was owned by the Theil family until early 2008. It was then acquired by Philippe Cuvelier, who also owned Château Clos Fourtet. The change of ownership marked a significant transition in the property’s modern commercial history, while the estate continued to operate as a producer of Moulis-en-Médoc red wine. Available reference material does not establish a founding date, a current management roster, a standalone corporate structure, or an official website. The brand’s identity remains closely tied to its vineyard estate, appellation, classified Cru Bourgeois history, and two-wine portfolio.

Château Poujeaux is located in Moulis-en-Médoc, one of the Médoc appellations in Bordeaux. The estate’s reputation is rooted in the production of red Bordeaux wine and in its position among the leading properties of Moulis. It is commonly associated with Château Chasse-Spleen as one of the appellation’s best-known estates, giving Poujeaux an importance that exceeds the formal status implied by its absence from the 1855 Classification. The estate’s vineyard extends over approximately 52 hectares. Its reported grape composition is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon at about 50 percent, with Merlot at about 40 percent and smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, each at approximately 5 percent. These varieties are typical of Médoc blends and allow the château to produce wines combining Cabernet-based structure with Merlot fruit and supporting components from the two complementary varieties. Annual production is reported at roughly 25,000 cases. Poujeaux’s historical recognition was reinforced by the 2003 Cru Bourgeois classification. It was included among the nine estates awarded the top designation, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnels. That distinction was particularly significant because the property was not part of the 1855 Classification. The Cru Bourgeois recognition helped formalize the estate’s standing as a leading non-1855 property and contributed to its reputation as a reference point for Moulis wine. Ownership remained with the Theil family until early 2008. Philippe Cuvelier subsequently purchased the property; he was also associated with ownership of Château Clos Fourtet. This acquisition is the clearest documented ownership transition in the available reference material. The estate’s portfolio includes the main Château Poujeaux wine and the second wine La Salle de Poujeaux, allowing production from the property to be presented through a principal cuvée and a separate second label. The available sources do not provide a reliable founding year, detailed early ownership chronology, winemaking personnel, or a current corporate structure. They also do not document specific marketing campaigns, scandals, legal disputes, financial results, or later ownership changes. Accordingly, the documented history of the brand is best understood through its Moulis location, vineyard scale, Médoc grape composition, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnels recognition, family ownership under the Theils, and acquisition by Philippe Cuvelier in 2008.

1. 2008Acquisition by Philippe Cuvelier

   After being held by the Theil family, the estate was acquired by Philippe Cuvelier in early 2008. Cuvelier also owned Château Clos Fourtet.

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2. 2003Recognition as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

   Château Poujeaux was one of nine estates placed in the highest category of the 2003 Cru Bourgeois classification.

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A prestigious and highly regarded Moulis-en-Médoc estate offering classic Bordeaux red wines positioned below the most famous classified-growth names while emphasizing quality, terroir, and value.

• Château PoujeauxGrand vin red Bordeaux

  The estate’s principal red wine, produced in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation from a Médoc-style blend. The vineyard composition is reported as approximately 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine represents the château’s primary expression of its vineyard and is associated with the estate’s reputation as one of the leading producers in Moulis.

• La Salle de PoujeauxSecond wine

  The second wine of Château Poujeaux. It provides a separate estate label alongside the principal Château Poujeaux bottling and is made from the property’s broader vineyard production. The available reference identifies the wine but does not specify its launch date, detailed blend, or production methodology.

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