Puy Guilhem

Winery

Built in the 18th century and surrounded by ancient vineyards, the empire-style Château Puy Guilhem was purchased in 1995 by Annie & Jean-Francois Enixon. Industrialists
and owners of acres of forests with a great love of nature, they were immediately attracted to this inspiring estate. Overlooking the Valley of the Isle, Puy Guilhem offers a wonderful panorama from the Fronsac tertre (mound) to the Saint-Emilion steeple passing through the Pomerol area on the way. Château Puy Guilhem encompasses 13 hectares (32 acres) of sunny slopes and terraces on calcareous clayey and chalky soils that surround the Chateau and cellars. Thanks to this unique terroir, much investment, and a considerable amount of passion and patience, Puy Guilhem represents one of the best values of the appellation.

The last seven vintages have been selected by the last seven issues of the Guide Hachette des Vins de France: 3 times 2 ** Stars Remarkable Wine, 2 times 1* Star Very Good Wine, and 3 *** Stars Exceptional Wine for the 2000 vintage. The 2000 vintage was described as an “Amazing wine, with powerful bouquet of black fruits, vanilla and toasted notes. Full bodied, fleshy and sappy. Racy and long finish.” The 2001 vintage, was described as “powerful and complex aromas of red fruits and flowers are in harmony with the vanilla notes. The palate is built on fine, balanced and very ample tannins.” The 2003 vintage, thanks to the use of an initial cold-soak, is superbly deep and fresh, with a solid tannic structure soften by perfectly balanced ageing!

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Wines

Fronsac 2003

From 13 hectares in one of Bordeaux’s most renowned appellations, Puy Guilhem blends 90% Merlot, 7% Malbec, and 3% Cabernet Franc from vines that are 25 up to 80 years old grown in calcareous, clayey and chalky soils. Harvested by hand and aged in oak barrels, this lush bottling features notes of juicy plum, chocolate, coffee and fresh leather, with a lingering, long finish.

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