From the limestone and clay slopes of Côtes de Francs, Château Puygueraud 2020 from Château Puygueraud is a wine of depth and precision, combining ripe fruit with freshness and structure. Notes of black cherry, plum and cassis are layered with hints of graphite and spice, leading into a medium to full bodied palate with fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, focused finish. Polished and age-worthy, it pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef, game or rich, slow-cooked dishes.

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Côtes de Francs, Bordeaux – Merlot Led Blend
A refined Right Bank Bordeaux: structured, fresh and mineral. Ideal for those seeking a step up from classic everyday Bordeaux.

Owned by the Thienpont family, one of Bordeaux’s most respected winemaking dynasties, also associated with leading estates such as Vieux Château Certan. The approach here combines traditional vineyard practices with precise, modern winemaking, focusing on balance, purity of fruit and site expression. The wines are known for their consistency, structure and ability to age gracefully.

Merlot (88%)

One of the world’s most widely planted and approachable red grape varieties, forming the backbone of many wines from Bordeaux, particularly on the Right Bank. Known for its generous fruit and soft texture, it typically shows flavours of plum, black cherry and blackberry, often complemented by notes of chocolate, spice and subtle herbs. Medium to full bodied with smooth tannins and moderate acidity, Merlot produces wines that are supple, rounded and easy to enjoy, both on their own and as part of a blend. It plays a key role in adding richness and approachability to Bordeaux wines, while in warmer regions it can deliver plush, fruit-forward styles, and in cooler climates, more structured and elegant expressions.

Cabernet Franc (12%)

A key Bordeaux variety, particularly important in Saint-Émilion and the Loire Valley, where it produces wines of freshness, aromatic lift and structure. Typically showing flavours of red currant, raspberry and plum, it is often accompanied by distinctive notes of violet, graphite and a gentle herbal edge. Medium bodied with bright acidity and fine tannins, Cabernet Franc brings elegance and precision rather than weight. In blends, it adds lift, perfume and freshness to Merlot, while as a single variety it can produce refined, food-friendly wines with a clear sense of place and excellent versatility at the table.

Bordeaux - located in southwest France, is one of the world’s most renowned and influential wine regions, celebrated for its historic châteaux, age-worthy wines, and unparalleled blending tradition. Divided by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, Bordeaux is home to two stylistic pillars: the Left Bank, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Right Bank, where Merlot takes the lead. The region’s moderate maritime climate, gravelly and clay-limestone soils, and long growing season provide ideal conditions for producing structured reds, elegant dry whites, and some of the world’s most famous sweet wines, notably from Sauternes. Bordeaux’s appellations—such as Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Margaux, and Pessac-Léognan—are benchmarks for quality and expression. With centuries of winemaking tradition, strict classification systems, and a global reputation for excellence, Bordeaux continues to set the standard for fine wine around the world.