🍷 Château de Puisseguin Curat – Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Red
AOC Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion: a generous, fruity, and velvety Bordeaux red
The Château de Puisseguin Curat is a red wine from the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion controlled designation of origin, located on the right bank of the Bordeaux vineyard, in the Libournais area. This appellation, neighboring Saint-Émilion, is renowned for its structured red wines, dominated by Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties.
Originating from a clay-limestone terroir, this wine expresses the typical character of great right-bank reds. Merlot provides roundness and a beautiful fruity richness, while the two Cabernets contribute to the tannic structure, freshness, and aromatic complexity.
Aging in tanks and barrels allows the expression of fruit to be combined with delicate woody nuances. The result is a harmonious red wine with velvety tannins that naturally pairs with red meats, lamb, and slow-cooked dishes.
🔍 Main characteristics:
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Name: Château de Puisseguin Curat
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Appellation: AOC Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
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Producer: Château de Puisseguin Curat
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Wine region: Bordeaux – Libournais, right bank
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Country: France
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Color: Red wine
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Type: Dry red wine
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Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon
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Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
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Capacity: 75 cl
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Terroir: Clay-limestone soils
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Aging: In tanks and barrels
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Style: Fruity, round, structured, and velvety
👁️ Wine characteristics:
• Vintage: 2022
• Color: Deep, intense, and brilliant carmine red.
• Nose: An expressive bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, accompanied by woody, toasted, and spicy nuances that add complexity.
• Palate: The attack is full and generous. The fruity substance expresses itself with intensity, supported by melted, velvety tannins. Aging brings depth and harmonious woody notes, while a pleasant freshness balances the whole.
• Finish: Persistent and elegant, marked by ripe fruits and delicate woody nuances.
• Style: A Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion with character, combining fruit richness, roundness, and tannic finesse.
🍽️ Food and wine pairings:
Château de Puisseguin Curat is an ideal accompaniment to:
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🥩 Red meats: Grilled rib steak, prime rib, or roast beef.
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🍖 Lamb: Herb-roasted leg of lamb, confit lamb shank, or rack of lamb.
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🦆 Duck: Duck confit or roasted duck breast.
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🍲 Slow-cooked dishes: Beef bourguignon, braised beef cheek, or stew.
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🦌 Game: Venison stew or roast wild boar.
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🧀 Aged cheeses: Aged Cantal, aged Tomme, or Comté.
Our suggestion: Serve it with a grilled rib steak accompanied by a shallot sauce and roasted potatoes. The roundness of the Merlot and the velvety tannins pair with the richness of the meat, while the woody nuances extend the grilled flavors.
🕰️ Tasting and storage tips:
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Serving temperature: Between 16 and 18 °C.
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Preparation: Open the bottle about 30 minutes before serving to encourage the expression of aromas.
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Aging potential: The Guide Hachette recommends tasting between 2024 and 2028 for the 2019 Gemme Rouge cuvée. Evolution, however, depends on storage conditions.
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Storage: Keep the bottle away from light, in a cool cellar, at a stable temperature without significant variations.
🌿 Terroir and winemaking:
The Château de Puisseguin Curat vineyard is located in the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation, on the right bank of Bordeaux. Clay-limestone soils favor the expression of Merlot and contribute to the structure and balance of the wines.
The estate's grape composition consists of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot provides roundness, richness, and aromas of ripe fruits. Cabernet Franc contributes to freshness and aromatic finesse, while Cabernet Sauvignon strengthens the structure.
The estate uses stainless steel tanks for winemaking and practices aging that combines tanks and barrels. This approach allows the richness of the fruit to be preserved while adding woody nuances and a harmonious tannic structure.
🍷 Why choose Château de Puisseguin Curat?
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An AOC Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion from the Bordeaux vineyard.
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A traditional blend dominated by Merlot.
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Aromas of red and black fruits, accompanied by woody and spicy nuances.
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A full and generous palate, with melted and velvety tannins.
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Aging in tanks and barrels that provides complexity and balance.
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A 2019 Gemme Rouge cuvée awarded one star by the Guide Hachette des Vins.
The Château de Puisseguin Curat will appeal to lovers of Bordeaux reds who are looking for a generous, structured, and elegant wine. It will naturally find its place alongside grilled meat, a slow-cooked dish, or a hearty meal.
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