Le Chêne
This great Cabernet Sauvignon wine is made using 100% new oak by vinification integral. A cold pre-fermentation maceration reveals beautiful aromas of black fruits and spices, while optimising an intense colour in the first hours of barreling. A tailor-made extraction reveals an ampleness and a density on the palate of a very high quality. The result is eloquent. 1200 bottles only.
Le Chêne 2020 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified organic since 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 0.5 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By hand |
Vats |
New oak barrels 500 litres |
Vinification |
De-stemming, manual sorting, gravity filling of the barrels. Manual punching down. |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Aging | 16-18 months in two barrels after running off. |
Blend | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Production | 1,200 bottles (750ml) approx |
Tasting notes |
This great Cabernet Sauvignon wine is made using 100% new oak by vinification integral. A cold pre-fermentation maceration reveals beautiful aromas of black fruits and spices, while optimising an intense colour in the first hours of barreling. A tailor-made extraction reveals an ampleness and a density on the palate of a very high quality. The result is eloquent. 1200 bottles only. |
L'Attache
This exceptional cuvée of Merlot is produced through vinification integral with 100% new oak. A cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by a gentle extraction amplifies the bouquet of the wine over time and obtains a generous body with deep tannins. The texture is silky and the finish is long with roasted and vanilla notes. It delivers charm and presence. Only 1200 bottles were produced.
L'Attache 2020 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified organic since 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 0.5 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 41 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By hand |
Vats |
New oak barrels 500 litres |
Vinification |
De-stemming, manual sorting, gravity filling of the barrels. Manual punching down. |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Aging | 16-18 months in two barrels after running off. |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 1,200 bottles (750ml) approx |
Tasting notes |
This exceptional cuvée of Merlot is produced through vinification integral with 100% new oak. A cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by a gentle extraction amplifies the bouquet of the wine over time and obtains a generous body with deep tannins. The texture is silky and the finish is long with roasted and vanilla notes. It delivers charm and presence. Only 1200 bottles were produced. |
L'Attache 2019 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified organic since 2020 - converting since late 2017 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 0.5 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 40 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By hand |
Vats |
New oak barrels 500 litres |
Vinification |
De-stemming, manual sorting, gravity filling of the barrels. Manual punching down. |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Aging | 16-18 months in two barrels after running off. |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 1,200 bottles (750ml) approx |
Tasting notes |
This exceptional cuvée of Merlot is produced through vinification integral with 100% new oak. A cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by a gentle extraction amplifies the bouquet of the wine over time and obtains a generous body with deep tannins. The texture is silky and the finish is long with roasted and vanilla notes. It delivers charm and presence. Only 1200 bottles were produced. |
L'Attache 2018 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified organic since 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 0.5 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 39 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By hand |
Vats |
New oak barrels 500 litres |
Vinification |
De-stemming, manual sorting, gravity filling of the barrels. Manual punching down. |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Aging | 16-18 months in two barrels after running off. |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 1,200 bottles (750ml) approx |
Tasting notes |
This exceptional cuvée of Merlot is produced through vinification integral with 100% new oak. A cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by a gentle extraction amplifies the bouquet of the wine over time and obtains a generous body with deep tannins. The texture is silky and the finish is long with roasted and vanilla notes. It delivers charm and presence. Only 1200 bottles were produced. |
Tradition
Rich flavour and suppleness on the palate characterise Château Puynard Tradition and represent with sincerity the terroir of the Château as a whole. Château Puynard Tradition is the result of the assembly of our wines selected according to the characteristics of the parcel and vinified separately in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. This cuvée is aged without oak to reflect the singularity of its origins. It is an unfined wine, lightly filtered.
Tradition 2018 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified Organic since 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 7 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Sandy-clay and clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By machine equipped with sorting process |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Temperature of fermentation 27-28°C |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Aging | In vats only, free run wine only (no oak) |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 30,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
ABV | 14,00% alcohol |
Tasting notes | This tradition 2018 has a pretty deep garnet colour, it develops a warm nose of aromas of sunny black fruits and stone fruits - plum and prune - accompanied by peppery scents. |
Tradition 2017 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Organic conversion since end of 2017 |
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Surface planted | 17 Ha |
Surface concerned | 13.5 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Sandy-clay and clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By machine equipped with sorting process |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Temperature of fermentation 27-28°C |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Aging | In vats only, free run wine only (no oak) |
Blend | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Production | 8,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
ABV | 14,00% alcohol |
Tasting notes | Revealing a pretty red ruby color with good intensity, this Château Puynard 2016 possesses a pleasant nose of red fruits, wild blueberries and peony flowers. Supple on the attack and well balanced, the palate shows a beautiful overall harmony and a long aromatic finish. |
Tradition 2017 Magnum tech sheet
Vine-growing | Organic conversion since end of 2017 |
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Surface planted | 17 Ha |
Surface concerned | 13.5 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Sandy-clay and clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By machine equipped with sorting process |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Temperature of fermentation 27-28°C |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Aging | In vats only, free run wine only (no oak) |
Blend | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Production | 8,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
ABV | 14,00% alcohol |
Tasting notes | This Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2017 has a beautiful deep purple garnet colour, full of black fruit and nutmeg aromas, followed by scents of coffee beans and cocoa. A good palate gives way to a beautiful balance in the mouth. This tradition 2017 is ready to be drunk now but has the potential of ageing for a few years. This wine can be drunk as an aperitif and also goes well with white meat and black fruit puddings. |
Tradition 2019 Magnum tech sheet
Vine-growing | Organic convertion since late 2017 - certified in 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 9 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Sandy-clay and clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By machine equipped with sorting process |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Temperature of fermentation 27-28°C |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Aging | In vats only, free run wine only (no oak) |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 30,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
ABV | 14,00% alcohol |
The Steps
Merlot and old Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which profit from good sunlight exposure and set in clay-limestone soil, make up this top-of-the-range cuvée from Château Puynard. Vinified in stainless steel vats and then aged in French oak barrels (30% new barrels) for around 15 months, the batches are then blended and bottled after a light filtration, without fining. The result is a harmonious and complex whole, combining aromas of black fruits and toasted scents, giving volume and good structure.
The Steps 2017 Magnum tech sheet
Vine-growing | Organic conversion since the end of 2017. |
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Surface planted | 17 Ha |
Surface concerned | 2,0 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime |
Harvest | Handpicking, bunches were put in small crates, reception of the raisins with sorting table |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Cold soak (skin contact maceration) for 3 days. |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Malo-lactic fermentation | 70% in French new oak |
Aging | 70% in French new oak for 15 months, 30% in vat. |
Blend | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Production | 3,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
ABV | 13,00% alcohol |
Tasting notes | This 2017 Chateau Puynard prestige has a beautiful body, very elegant nose, aromas of well-ripened fruits and toasted vanilla accentuated by a well-structured woody fragrance lending finesse and fine tannins. Long finish aromatic with black fruits aromas which is typical of lime and clay soil. This wine goes well with red meat, games , cheeses. |
The Steps 2018 Magnum tech sheet
Vine-growing | Organic conversion since the end of 2017. |
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Surface planted | 17 Ha |
Surface concerned | 2,0 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime |
Harvest | Handpicking, bunches were put in small crates, reception of the raisins with sorting table |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Cold soak (skin contact maceration) for 3 days. |
Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
Malo-lactic fermentation | 70% in French new oak |
Aging | 70% in French new oak for 15 months, 30% in vat. |
Blend | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Production | 3,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
ABV | 13,00% alcohol |
Tasting notes | Blend of Merlot dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, this Steps cuvée from Château Puynard shows a beautiful dark color nuanced with purple reflections. An expressive and complex bouquet characterizes this 2018, combining red and black fruits with pleasant scents of flowers (violet, rose) extended by subtle vanilla notes. Dense on the palate, it is generous and greedy, heady, rich in tannins but with perfectly balanced power. It goes well with cooked or grilled meats, dishes in sauce, game and mature cheeses. |
Bacon Wine
A micro-cuvée inspired by a winemaking process frequently used in Australia.
It is a wine with toasted, cocoa aromas which is appealing and that reveals in the mouth a sweetness that one does not expect. With red and black fruit aromas and frequently some atypical and slightly smoky notes.
Bacon Wine 2021 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified organic since 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 1 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Sandy clay and clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By machine with sorting process. |
Vats |
Steel vats with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification |
The vinification is engaged in a classic way with extraction by pumping over. In full heart of alcoholic fermentation the wine is run off to finish it under alternative wood. |
Skin contact maceration | 16 days |
Aging |
Foudre 10 hl |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 2,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
Tasting notes |
A micro-cuvée inspired by a winemaking process frequently used in Australia. It is a wine with toasted, cocoa aromas which is appealing and that reveals in the mouth a sweetness that one does not expect. With red and black fruit aromas and frequently some atypical and slightly smoky notes. |
Sans Soufre Ajouté
Produced from a selection of fine Merlot grapes, this cuvée expresses all the roundness and the aromatic palette of Merlot. A beautiful fruity expression that is true to its character.
Sans Soufre Ajouté 2022 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified Organis in 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 1 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By machine equipped with sorting process |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Temperature of fermentation 23-25°C |
Skin contact maceration | 21 days |
Aging | In vats only, free run wine only (no oak) |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 2,000 bottles |
ABV | 13,5% alcohol |
Tasting notes | Sulphur-free wine 2019: New addition to our range. Displaying a beautiful deep purplish colour, this sulphur-free wine develops an attractive nose of red fruits, morello cherry, wild blackberries and thyme scents. Revealing a supple and clean attack, the palate also has a silky texture and a tender structure, where elegance leads us towards a long and aromatic finish. Very suitable for charcuterie, cold meats, grilled meats, barbecues and young cheeses. |
Sans Soufre Ajouté 2020 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified Organis in 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 1 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By machine equipped with sorting process |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Temperature of fermentation 23-25°C |
Skin contact maceration | 21 days |
Aging | In vats only, free run wine only (no oak) |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 2,000 bottles |
ABV | 13,5% alcohol |
Tasting notes | Sulphur-free wine 2019: New addition to our range. Displaying a beautiful deep purplish colour, this sulphur-free wine develops an attractive nose of red fruits, morello cherry, wild blackberries and thyme scents. Revealing a supple and clean attack, the palate also has a silky texture and a tender structure, where elegance leads us towards a long and aromatic finish. Very suitable for charcuterie, cold meats, grilled meats, barbecues and young cheeses. |
Sans Soufre Ajouté 2019 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified Organis in 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Surface concerned | 1 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime soils |
Harvest | By machine equipped with sorting process |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
Vinification | Temperature of fermentation 23-25°C |
Skin contact maceration | 21 days |
Aging | In vats only, free run wine only (no oak) |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Production | 2,000 bottles |
ABV | 13,5% alcohol |
Tasting notes | Sulphur-free wine 2019: New addition to our range. Displaying a beautiful deep purplish colour, this sulphur-free wine develops an attractive nose of red fruits, morello cherry, wild blackberries and thyme scents. Revealing a supple and clean attack, the palate also has a silky texture and a tender structure, where elegance leads us towards a long and aromatic finish. Very suitable for charcuterie, cold meats, grilled meats, barbecues and young cheeses. |
La Toile
A dry white wine, with its brilliant straw yellow colour, has a nose of white flowers followed by aromas of pear and mirabelle plum. The palate is invigorating and full-bodied, finishing with aromas of tart berries and lemon.
La Toile tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified Organic since 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Soil and subsoil | Clay and Limestone |
Harvest | By hand |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control and monitoring |
Vinification |
In stainless still tank with smooth extraction for the Colombard. In a one year barrel for the Sémillon. |
Ageing |
Amphore Tava during 4 months before blending. |
Blend | Colombard - Sémillon |
Production | 3,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
Tasting notes | A dry white wine, with its brilliant straw yellow colour, has a nose of white flowers followed by aromas of pear and mirabelle plum. The palate is invigorating and full-bodied, finishing with aromas of tart berries and lemon. |
Cloudy Rosé
At Château Puynard, we call this our Cloudy Rosé, but that cloudiness is simply result of not over-handling the wine. The sparkling side of the wine comes from the carbon dioxide preserved to protect the wine and allow it to keep its unique appearance. This rosé is a small and delightful bomb of tangy fruitiness!
Rosé 2022 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Organic conversion since end of 2017 |
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Surface planted | 17 Ha |
Surface concerned | 0.5 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-Lime |
Harvest | By hand |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control and monitoring |
Wine making | Temperature of fermentation 16-18°C |
Elevage | On lees for 4 weeks, in steel vats only |
Blend | 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Production | 2,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
ABV | 12,5% alcohol |
Tasting notes | At Château Puynard, we call this our Cloudy Rosé, but that cloudiness is simply result of not over-handling the wine. The sparkling side of the wine comes from the carbon dioxide preserved to protect the wine and allow it to keep its unique appearance. This rosé is a small and delightful bomb of tangy fruitiness! |
Blanc de Noir
This cuvée is a new approach to Cabernet Sauvignon for Château Puynard. A dry white, with a very slight tint that reminds us of it’s origins from Cabernet Sauvignon, we find notes of citrus fruits and peach, with a beautiful mouth where acidity and a little fattiness blend exceptionally well together.
Blanc de Noir 2022 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Organic conversion since end of 2017 |
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Surface planted | 17 Ha |
Surface concerned | 0.5 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Average of vines | 35 years |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-Lime |
Harvest | By hand |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control and monitoring |
Wine making |
Direct press and fermentation, 16-18C. |
Skin contact maceration | Cold pre-fermentation |
Blend | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Ageing | Vats only |
Production | 2,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
ABV | 12,5% alcohol |
Tasting notes | This 2022 cuvée is a new approach to Cabernet Sauvignon for Château Puynard. A dry white, with a very slight tint that reminds us of it’s origins from Cabernet Sauvignon, we find notes of citrus fruits and peach, with a beautiful mouth where acidity and a little fattiness blend exceptionally well together. |
Puynard Pet'Nat
Our Pet’Nat has a very delicate color which does not easily reveal its original grape variety. On the palate and nose, the small red fruits take over. The freshness of the fruit and the bubbles offer a cuvée that will always be a pleasure. Serve well chilled.
Pet'Nat 2023 tech sheet
Vine-growing | Certified Organic in 2020 |
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Surface planted | 15 Ha |
Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
Soil and subsoil | Clay-Lime |
Harvest | By hand |
Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control and monitoring |
Vinification |
Hand-harvested in the coolest part of the morning to limit color extraction during cold pressing. The wine is racked to 15g of residual sugar, and bottled to develop bubbles naturally. |
Blend | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Production | 3,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
Tasting notes | PET’NAT is the little brother of our Blanc de Noir, as it comes from the very gentle first press of Cabernet Sauvignon. Our Pet’Nat therefore has a very delicate color which does not reveal its original grape variety. On the palate and nose, the small red fruits take over. The freshness of the fruit and the bubbles offer a cuvée that will always be a pleasure. Serve cold! |