Vinous

• By Neal Martin
  Branas Grand Poujeaux 2002-2019 (Feb 2022), 2/1/2022 (link)

  (Branas Grand Poujeaux Branas Grand Poujeaux Red) Subscribe to see review text.

JancisRobinson.com

• By Jancis Robinson, MW
  2/23/2017 (link)

  (Ch Branas Grand Poujeaux Moulis Red) Subscribe to see review text.

• By Jancis Robinson, MW
  2/18/2009 (link)

  (Ch Branas Grand Poujeaux Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text.

Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  6/3/2008 (link)

  (Branas Grand Poujeaux) 2005 Bordeaux Dear Friends, I just received notice of a final parcel of this wine and it's one that many of you (in fact, nearly all of you) will find quite enticing. It seems like the 2005 Bordeaux vintage has been in the world pipeline for 3-4 years but I'm finally starting to see the wines disappear (not just increase in price, actually disappear). With every inquiry I make I receive more and more "how about 2004 or 2006" responses. This wasn't the case only a few months ago but the Parker issue really jump started the entire market and the remaining 2005 wines are at such high prices that it seems absurd. When I find something this good under $40 (and they still have original cellar stock of exemplary quality) I jump at everything I can get. With that in mind, this is a top bargain at this stage and a wine I highly recommend. I've had the Branas several times since its first barrel tasting (we've offered it before) and it has always had great promise. From bottle, it is even better than I had anticipated (like so many 2005s) and it now represents one of the more interesting "value" wines at the upper end. It has everything - style, substance, terroir and the uncanny layered depth of 2005 that will be the vintage's calling-card as the wines age. Justin Onclin wanted to score a knock-out punch in 2005 with the two wines he's associated with (this wine and Prieure-Lichine) and it's safe to say he's served notice on the Bordelaise that this estate is one to get very excited about: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a top value in 2005 Bordeaux that has become very difficult to find - it should age very well: We have an exceptional price on this wine (at this stage), even less than in France: 2005 Branas Grand Poujeaux (Moulis) Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Bord8977

• By Jon Rimmerman
  2/29/2008 (link)

  (BRANAS GRAND POUJEAUX) Bordeaux Dear Friends, What if you could have a mid 1990s Venge Family Reserve-esque wine for low price but it was a classic example of 2005 Bordeaux? Sound interesting? The holy grail of modern Cabernet winedom has been the pursuit of a Napa-like ripeness with the terroir of Bordeaux somehow synthesized into one. Many have tried, many have failed and the relentless chase of this style even gave way to a new term, the dreaded “international”. What happens if a winery isn’t trying to do this but it just happens due to a once in a blue moon confluence of vintage, soil and vine age? That’s what happened with Bordeaux’s 2005 harvest and the Branas Grand Poujeaux is the vintage’s greeting card. This wine is 2005 Bordeaux in its most seductive and ageworthy form and it is going to be popular - very popular (and it’s not because of the cool-climate tones). This is a medium bodied Bordeaux masquerading as 1985 Oakville for a fraction of what a top Reserve wine would be in Napa - and a lot less alcohol. Another nearly perfect example of the 2005 Bordeaux style, this wine gives our palate many fine experiences to look forward to with a combination of the best of all worlds - ripeness, intensity, minerality and a streak of terroir that only comes from the soil around the Gironde (and the sneaky addition of Petit Verdot in the Cabernet/Merlot blend). This wine has a seamless texture and integration of tannin and extract that set it apart - if it was a St. Julien (the appellation it most reminds me of) I’m sure the asking price would be at least $75-100: Those collecting the 2005s to drink and as an investment can satiate themselves with wine in this category while sitting on the very expensive wines that will (hopefully) appreciate in value over the next few decades. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as an alternative to medium bodied Napa Cabernet lovers (think 1985 or 1991, not 2002) and those that want a sure-fire example that will give buckets of pleasure on any occasion. We have an outstanding price on this item, even less than at the winery cellar door. ONE SHIPMENT ONLY at this tariff with perfect provenance 2005 Branas Grand Poujeaux FIRST COME FIRST SERVED at this price up to 12/person until we run out Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Bord8580