Château Puygueraud
Château Puygueraud sits in Francs, a compact appellation within Côtes de Bordeaux where clay and limestone soils favor Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The estate produces a trio of distinct wines. Closerie des Bories Francs – Côtes de Bordeaux, a pure Merlot, shows the ripeness and structure the region yields. The flagship Francs – Côtes de Bordeaux blends Merlot with Cabernet Franc, capturing the appellation's balance of fruit and tannin. A white wine built from Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris offers the aromatic precision and acidity typical of the Loire-influenced whites of this corner of Bordeaux. The winery's output has drawn assessment from Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator