Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux

Identity

Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux is located in the commune of Moulis-en-Médoc, in Gironde. The winegrowing estate is currently owned by Jean-Baptiste and Nathalie Cordonnier. It is classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel.

History and Philosophy

The history of Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux dates back to 1868, the year of its first recorded mention. In 1967, François Cordonnier acquired the property and expanded the vineyard from 11 to 28 hectares. In 1993, the estate was handed over to his four nephews, the same year a new cellar was built. In 2016, François Cordonnier, his son, took over the management of the property. In 2022, Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux launched its "Pur" range, designed as a pure, transparent expression of fruit and terroir.

The estate is dedicated to environmentally friendly viticulture, as evidenced by its HVE3 certification and ongoing conversion to organic farming.

Appellations

Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux produces wines under the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation.

Practical Information

Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux is located at 10 Rue de la Forge, 33480 Moulis-en-Médoc. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 58 02 55. Guided tours are available by appointment, including a tutored tasting, as well as chocolate and wine pairing workshops. Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux also takes part in the Afterbeach du Médoc events, with scheduled dates such as 5 August for 2026. For cellaring, bottles should ideally be stored lying down at a constant temperature of 12–14°C and 70–75% humidity, protected from light and vibrations. For tasting, decanting Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux 1 to 2 hours before serving is recommended, adjusted according to the vintage (2–3 hours for 2020–2022, 1–2 hours for 2017–2019, and 30 minutes to 1 hour for 2010–2016). The ideal serving temperature is 16–18°C for Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux, 16–17°C for Le Petit Dutruch and the Pur range, and 18–19°C for the Cuvée Collection.

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The Vineyard (Terroir)

The vineyard of Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux covers an area of 31 hectares. It is predominantly characterised by Garonne gravel (90%), classified as "Terrasses de type 3", complemented by 10% clay-limestone and sandy soils. Planting density ranges from 8,500 to 10,000 vines per hectare, with an average vine age of 29 years. Some plots boast vines over 70 years old. The vineyard is situated on the Grand Poujeaux plateau, close to the Gironde Estuary.

The grape varieties planted comprise Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Merlot (43%), Petit Verdot (3%), and Cabernet Franc (3%).

Flagship Cuvées

The estate's grand vin is Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux, a wine offering an ageing potential of 15 to 20 years, and up to 40 years for exceptional vintages.

The second wine, Le Petit Dutruch, is also produced here. In addition, the estate crafts L’Autruch’ de Dutruch, a cuvée highlighting two of the property's signature grape varieties and vinified without oak. This wine is styled for fresh fruit expression and can be served slightly chilled. The Cuvée Collection, currently available in the 2016 vintage, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot sourced from vines averaging 35 years and older, offering a cellaring potential of at least 15 years.

Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux also offers the "Pur" Range, featuring single-varietal wines such as Pur Merlot (2022 vintage) and Pur Cabernet Franc (2023 vintage), alongside a Pur Rosé. These wines are crafted to showcase pure fruit and terroir without artifice.

Vinification and Ageing

Harvesting is carried out mechanically. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats, with maceration lasting between 17 and 25 days. For cuvées intended for ageing, maturation takes place in French oak barrels for 18 months. The barrel programme typically consists of one-third new oak, one-third one-wine barrels, and one-third two-wine barrels.