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Château Puyguéraud
This 35 hectare property was acquired by George Thienpont in 1946. He subsequently replanted the vines in the 1970's. Nicolas, his son, is now responsible for the winemaking. Chateau Puygueraud is produced mainly from Merlot with, however, a proportion of Cabernet that is quite high for the region as well as a touch of Malbec with its peppery character. In 2005, all the Cabernet Sauvignon was pulled up and Cabernet Franc pl...Read more
This 35 hectare property was acquired by George Thienpont in 1946. He subsequently replanted the vines in the 1970's. Nicolas, his son, is now responsible for the winemaking. Chateau Puygueraud is produced mainly from Merlot with, however, a proportion of Cabernet that is quite high for the region as well as a touch of Malbec with its peppery character. In 2005, all the Cabernet Sauvignon was pulled up and Cabernet Franc planted in its place. This variety is earlier-ripening and is better suited to the terroir of the Cotes de Francs. 12-16 months are spent barrel ageing the wine with 40% new barrels each year.Read less