Date of Tasting: 3 December 2013
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varieties: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14%
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Cotes de Castillon
Expect to Pay: ~ THB1,000 - 1,500
Web: n.a.Chubby Score: 90/100
Value for money: 6/10
Professional Rating: CT - 91/100
Appearance: deep ruby
Aroma: black fruits, wood, and spices
Palate: sweetness from ripe fruit notes with the unmistakable characters of Merlot. fine tannins but undissolved. pleasant long finish with silky touch of medium-full body. some spices and gentle oakiness.
I personally love this wine. It may not be an extraordinary but it is sure an outstanding one to have during a family dinner, even to impress friends during a meal. This was the first time for me to taste a wine from Castillon region and it was a special one from a biodynamic farm indeed. It definitely produces top wines with elegance and yet classic. If fruit forward with a touch of wood and fresh acidity style is what you are looking forward to, this one perhaps will not be a disappointment. At this stage, it shows splendidly both texture and palate. Chateau Poupille 2009 shall be wonderful to drink with joy during the next 5 years. Definitely, the one to be enjoyable. Raise your glass!!!!
