Château PUYBLANQUET
Grand cru

Historically owned by the Malet de Roquefort family (Ch. La Gaffelière) since 1819, but sold in 1959 as part of an estate, Château Puyblanquet was returned to its original owner in 2021. This 19-hectare single vineyard, situated on a clay-limestone ridge to the east of the appellation, now benefits from the same care as its big brother. It's no surprise, then, to find in its wines the charm and finesse of texture that have made Ch. La Gaffelière such a success. According to the Guide Bettane & Desseauve 2025, this is “the greatest revelation in Saint-Émilion in recent years”.

Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 "The 2024 Puyblanquet has an open and expressive bouquet with black cherries and cassis, quite floral with pressed violet emerging with time. Thepalate is smooth and velvety on the entry with ripe tannins, similar to its stablemate La Gaffelière. It boasts good weight with a slightly powdery finish. Excellent."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 90-92/100 "The 2024 Puyblanquet is a very pretty wine from the Malet-Roquefort family. Dark cherry, mocha, espresso, licorice, plum and spice all meld together in this mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Plush contours wrap it all up. This stylish, pliant wine has a lot to offer. I especially admire its mid-palate depth, which was hard to come by in 2024. This could be a real sleeper."