Chateau Poujeaux produced good wines during the 1980s. The 1985 did not get particularly high reviews, however, and I was able to secure several bottles for a low price. Unfortunately, I drank most of those way too early, hanging on to the more highly regarded bottles of Poujeaux from 1982. Two remaining bottles of the 1985 I have had over the past two years, however, have been spectacular.
Medium garnet, lighter than the 1985 Sociando Mallet beside it at the table. Smells and flavors, though, are much brighter and fresher. Red as well as black fruits plus some coffee, pencil shavings and spice. Ripe tannins and tangy acidity. Sparkling complexity on the long finish. The highlight of the evening and a good match for beef tenderloin with a mushroom wine reduction sauce.
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