Moulis-en-Médoc
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One of the six communal appellations of the Médoc, producing powerful and structured reds with excellent aging potential.
Moulis-en-Médoc is a small but prestigious Médoc appellation known for its diverse gravelly soils and full-bodied, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends.
Best for: Wine lovers seeking structured, age-worthy Bordeaux beyond the most famous communes.
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Producers
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Château Anthonic
Located in the heart of the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, Château Anthonic is a family-owned estate spanning approximately 28 hectares. The vineyard is managed with a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture, having achieved organic certification. The estate focuses on producing elegant, terroir-driven wines, primarily blending Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Under the guidance of the Cordonnier family, the winery emphasizes precision in winemaking, resulting in wines known for their balance, freshness, and refined tannins that reflect the unique gravelly soils of the region.
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www.chateau-anthonic.comシャトー・ビストン・ブライエット
Château Biston-Brillette
Located in the heart of the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, Château Biston-Brillette is a historic estate known for its commitment to traditional winemaking and terroir expression. The vineyard benefits from deep gravel soils, which are ideal for producing elegant and structured wines, primarily dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Under the management of the Barbarin family, the estate focuses on sustainable viticulture, ensuring that each vintage reflects the unique character of the Médoc region. Their wines are celebrated for their balance, fine tannins, and excellent aging potential, making them a staple for Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking authenticity and refinement.
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www.biston-brillette.comシャトー・ブラナ・グラン・プジョー
Château Branas Grand-Poujeaux
Château Branas Grand-Poujeaux is a distinguished estate located in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux. Since its acquisition by Justin Onclin in 2002, the estate has undergone significant modernization and investment, elevating its status to one of the most consistent and high-quality producers in the region. The vineyards are meticulously managed with a focus on low yields and sustainable practices. The wines are characterized by their deep color, intense fruit concentration, elegant structure, and a refined use of oak, reflecting the unique gravelly terroir of Moulis. It is widely regarded as a rising star that consistently outperforms its classification.
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www.branasgrandpoujeaux.com/シャトー・ブリエット
Château Brillette
Located in the heart of the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, Château Brillette is a historic estate known for its exceptional terroir, characterized by deep gravel soils. The vineyard covers approximately 40 hectares, planted primarily with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate has undergone significant modernization under the Fleury family, focusing on sustainable viticulture and precision winemaking. The wines are celebrated for their elegance, fine tannins, and remarkable aging potential, consistently reflecting the unique character of the Moulis terroir.
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www.chateau-brillette.frシャトー・シャス・スプリーン
Château Chasse-Spleen
Located in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, Château Chasse-Spleen is a renowned estate with a history dating back to the 19th century. Its name, famously associated with Lord Byron and Baudelaire, translates to 'chasing away the blues.' The estate produces elegant, structured wines primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Known for its consistency and exceptional quality, it is widely considered one of the best wines in the Médoc, often rivaling Grand Cru Classé estates in style and longevity.
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www.chasse-spleen.comシャトー・デュプレシス
Château Duplessis
Located in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, Château Duplessis is a historic estate with roots dating back to the 15th century. Once associated with the family of Cardinal Richelieu, the property has evolved through various owners, including the Lurton family, and is currently managed by the Ferrier family. The estate produces classic Médoc-style wines, typically a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, grown on clay-limestone soils. Known for their structure, elegance, and aging potential, the wines offer a harmonious balance of dark fruit, spice, and well-integrated tannins, reflecting the authentic character of the Moulis terroir.
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www.bordeaux.comシャトー・デュトルック・グラン・プジョー
Château Dutruch Grand-Poujeaux
Located in the heart of Moulis-en-Médoc, Château Dutruch Grand-Poujeaux is a historic estate known for its commitment to terroir-driven winemaking. The vineyard spans approximately 30 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Under the stewardship of the Cordonnier family, the estate emphasizes sustainable viticulture and traditional vinification methods. The wines are celebrated for their elegance, structured tannins, and remarkable aging potential, consistently reflecting the unique gravelly soils of the Médoc region.
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www.dutruch.comシャトー・グレシエ・グラン・プジョー
Château Gressier Grand-Poujeaux
Located in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, Château Gressier Grand-Poujeaux is a historic estate with roots dating back to the 18th century. It is historically significant as one of the properties from which Château Chasse-Spleen was formed. Since 2003, it has been owned and managed by the team at Château Chasse-Spleen, led by Céline Villars-Foubet. The 10-hectare vineyard is planted with an equal split of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on gravel and clay-limestone soils. The wines are known for their classic Médoc style, characterized by elegance, refined tannins, and a balanced expression of fruit and spice, reflecting the authentic terroir of Moulis.
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www.chasse-spleen.comシャトー・ラ・ムーリン
Château La Mouline
Located in the heart of the Haut-Médoc, Château La Mouline is a family-owned estate managed by the Coubris family for five generations. The vineyard spans 22 hectares with clay-limestone and gravel soils, planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, the estate produces wines known for their classic Médoc profile—ample, generous, and balanced, with elegant woodiness and silky tannins. The winery emphasizes traditional techniques combined with sustainable practices to express the unique terroir of Moulis-en-Médoc.
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www.chateaulamouline.comシャトー・レスタージュ・シモン
Château Lestage Simon
Located in the heart of the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, Château Lestage Simon is a distinguished estate known for producing elegant and structured wines. The vineyard benefits from the unique gravelly soils typical of the Médoc region, which provide excellent drainage and heat retention. The estate emphasizes traditional viticulture practices combined with modern winemaking techniques to express the true character of the terroir. Their wines are characterized by a harmonious balance of ripe fruit, refined tannins, and a persistent finish, making them a quintessential representation of the Moulis-en-Médoc style.
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www.bordeaux.comシャトー・モーカイユ
Château Maucaillou
Located in the heart of the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, Château Maucaillou is a prestigious estate with a history dating back to 1875. The Dourthe family, who acquired the property in 1929, has meticulously developed the vineyard, which now spans approximately 63 hectares. The estate is renowned for its exceptional terroir, characterized by deep gravel soils that allow for perfect drainage and ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and remarkable aging potential, consistently reflecting the unique character of the Moulis terroir. With a commitment to traditional winemaking combined with modern precision, Château Maucaillou remains a benchmark for quality in the Médoc region.
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www.maucaillou.comシャトー・モーヴザン・バルトン
Château Mauvesin Barton
Located in the heart of Moulis-en-Médoc, Château Mauvesin Barton is a historic estate acquired by the Barton family, owners of the renowned Château Léoville Barton and Château Langoa Barton, in 2011. The estate spans over 50 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Under the meticulous management of the Barton family, the estate has undergone significant modernization in both the vineyard and the cellar. The wines are celebrated for their elegance, balance, and classic Médoc character, offering excellent value and accessibility while maintaining the high standards associated with the Barton name.
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www.mauvesin-barton.comシャトー・ムーリ
Château Moulis
Château Moulis is a historic estate located in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux. With roots dating back to the 17th century, the property has long been recognized for its quality, historically classified as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur. Since 2015, under the stewardship of the Guillot family, the estate has embraced sustainable viticulture, focusing on soil health and precise winemaking. The vineyards, planted primarily with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on gravelly and clay soils, produce elegant, expressive wines known for their notes of red fruit, cedar, and tobacco. The estate is unique for being the only one to bear the name of the appellation itself.
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www.chateaumoulis.comシャトー・プジョー
Château Poujeaux
Château Poujeaux traces its origins to the 16th century, when the estate — then known as La Salle de Poujeaux — belonged to Gaston de l'Isle, the owner of Château Latour. After being divided over generations, the property was reunified by the Theil family in 1921. In 2003, it earned the prestigious Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel designation — the highest tier of the Cru Bourgeois classification. The 70-hectare vineyard rests on ancient Günzian gravels on the Poujeaux plateau, with elevations reaching up to 25 meters, and benefits from an average vine age of 35 years. The blend is built around approximately 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, with small contributions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Since Philippe Cuvelier — also owner of Saint-Émilion's Clos Fourtet — acquired the château in 2008, his son Matthieu has led a meticulous modernisation of viticulture and winemaking: whole-berry fermentation across stainless steel, oak, and concrete tanks with a 25-day cuvaison, followed by 12 months in 40% new French oak barrels. The wines offer notes of dark fruit, pine resin, and subtle spice, with a gentle tannic frame in youth that firms beautifully over time — a benchmark of the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation built for long cellaring.
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www.chateaupoujeaux.com
Food Pairings
Red meats, lamb, game, aged cheeses
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Moulis-en-Médoc special among Médoc appellations?
- Its diverse soils — gravel, clay, and limestone — create complex, structured wines at competitive prices compared to neighboring famous communes. It is often called the Médoc's best-kept secret.
- Which are the most renowned châteaux in Moulis-en-Médoc?
- Château Poujeaux and Château Chasse-Spleen are the most acclaimed, consistently producing wines of Cru Classé quality without the Grand Cru price tag.
- How do Moulis-en-Médoc wines pair with Japanese food?
- Their firm tannins and dark fruit character pair excellently with grilled wagyu, braised short rib, and hearty sukiyaki — ideal for Japanese meat-centric dishes.