The 2016 Poujeaux has an impressive bouquet with plenty of blackberry, briary and cigar box aromas that are very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin on the entry. This is a "smoky" Poujeaux with commendable depth and structure, a little more "solid" than recent vintages with good depth on the black pepper-tinged finish. The 2015 Poujeaux was very good, but this may well surpass that and achieve the level of some of the legendary wines from yesteryear. 91-93 points

One of the great value (everything`s relative of course) wines of the Médoc, with brilliant work being done by Christophe Labenne and Matheiu Cuvelier of Clos Fourtet. Great Médoc character, full of mint and charcoal and a clear build up of power through the palate. This is rich and spicy with lovely rippling tannins and great depth to the autumnal berry fruit . A classic Poujeaux that will age well but there is no need to wait beyond six to eight years to start drinking this. A real success. Planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and an equal 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 93 points

If you’re looking for a value for money wine that ages well in bottle, Poujeaux generally fits the bill. This is a serious, well-structured Médoc with subtle oak integration, firmish tannins and notes of tangerine and crème de cassis. Drink 2022-30. 91 points

The 2016 Poujeaux is fabulous. Rich, deep and beautifully layered, it has a level of pure intensity I don`t recall seeing in the past. Succulent red/bluish fruit and silky tannins add to the wine`s considerable finesse. Racy and succulent to the core, yet still very much medium in body, the 2016 delivers the goods. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. This is a terrific showing from the Cuvelier family and winemakers Stéphane Derenoncourt and Julien Lavenu. Don`t miss it. Tasted two times. 88-90 points