Chateau Puygueraud 2021

JAMES SUCKLING: "Spiced red cherries, fresh blue plums and blue flowers on the nose. Smoothly rendered on the palate with a medium body and a juicy, brambly finish of medium-long length. Tannins are fresh and fine-grained. 81% merlot and 19% cabernet franc. Drink now or hold."

DECANTER: "Scented red berry notes on the nose, clean and clear. Lively and so appealing, just such an easy charm here, not trying to do too much. Smooth and soft with the fragrance continuing on the palate alongside juicy red berry fruit, gentle creaminess and a subtle liquorice base. So expressive, you get the light structure with youthful appeal. Lightly framed but this has an energetic thrust with an iodine, salty tang at the end. Julien Lavenu consultant. A lovely wines from Francs this year. Tasted twice."

LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "The 2021 Puygueraud is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It pops from the glass with scents of raspberry pie, kirsch, and cinnamon toast, leading to hints of violets and fragrant soil. The medium-bodied palate is plush and juicy with floral accents, finishing with a spicy lift."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Savory herbs, spices, licorice and fresh red berries open the aromatics. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, forward, bright and fruity, with a nice crisp edge to the berries in the finish. Drink from 2024-2032."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "With an unusually high percentage of Sauvignon Gris, this is a finely perfumed wine. It is fresh, with touches of herbal aromas and fine final acidity."