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Château Pouget - Margaux Grand Cru Classé 2015

Name: Château Pouget - Margaux Grand Cru Classé 2015
Brand: Château Pouget
Rating: 4.1 (8 reviews)

Margaux|Red wine

4.1/5 (8 customers)

92/100

Vinous

17/20

RVF

17,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

2*Étoiles

Hachette

92-93/100

James Suckling

90/100

Decanter

balanced

Grand Cru Classé

ready-to-drink

success

“The 2015 Pouget was the biggest surprise of the entire blind tasting. […] The 2015 has an earthy bouquet with hints of forest floor; it’s a bit disjointed at first but comes together with aeration while remaining true to its classic style. The medium-bodied palate offers black and red fruits, fine tannins, and well-balanced acidity. It is full of tension and balance, leading to a refined finish . Excellent.” (Vinous N. Martin – 2019) • Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding the “Pickup Point” delivery method)

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Estate

Château Pouget

Vintage

Grand Cru Classé

Vintage

2015

Designation

Margaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

Regions

Sandy and gravelly soils

Viticulture

Sustainable Agriculture

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation and maceration take place in cement and stainless steel tanks, with frequent pumping over. The duration of maceration varies, depending on the vintage, from 8 to 35 days.

Livestock Farming

12 to 24 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep garnet color

Nose

An enticing blend of red currant jam, plum, and toasty notes

Palate

Structured by fresh tannins. The attack is often direct and lively, followed by a sensation of fullness that fills and coats the mouth. The palate is round and tannic, with vibrant fruit. Plenty of depth and body, with an admirable finish.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

Recent vintages should be decanted

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs very well with roast beef, game, etc.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 17.5/20 (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

A full-bodied nose, slightly more roasted than Boyd’s; the breadth and complexity of a great vintage; perfectly classic in structure; great potential.

About the estate:

This small cru classé is rarely tasted in bottle, which is a real shame. A neighbor of Boyd-Cantenac—and in fact owned by the same proprietor—it is vinified separately; there are now very few differences between the two crus. The quality of the barrels—long a weak point—has improved significantly over the past five years, even though the oak is still a bit overpowering in the wine when young. However, the intensive extraction allows it to age gracefully.

Decanter

Wine rated 90/100

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Initially subtle, the bouquet of this 2015 opens up with aeration, revealing an alluring array of aromas blending red currant jam, plum, and toasty notes. This beautiful complexity is reflected on the palate, which is both round and tannic. A superb harmony, magnificently crafted.

About the estate:

Long renowned for its wines—the Marshal-Duke of Richelieu praised their qualities in the 18th century (his coat of arms still appears on the label)—this 10-hectare vineyard, classified in 1855, became part of the Guillemet (Boyd-Cantenac) family in 1906. Lucien Guillemet has been at the helm since 1996.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the excellence of French wine production.)

About the wine:

A full-bodied Margaux with an imposing structure and plenty of depth and richness. The fruit is vibrant and explosive. A wonderful finish.

About the estate:

Pouget is a tiny, unassuming classified growth from Margaux that, like Boyd-Cantenac, is owned by Lucien Guillemet. It is vinified in the same style as Boyd, though it lacks the depth and aging potential of the latter. Nevertheless, it remains a very appealing and enjoyable wine. The wine is not sold on the open market, so it can be difficult to find.

Vinous

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

The 2015 Pouget was the biggest surprise of the entire blind tasting. […] The 2015 has an earthy bouquet with hints of forest floor; it’s a bit disjointed at first but comes together with aeration while remaining true to its classic style. The medium-bodied palate offers black and red fruits, fine tannins, and well-balanced acidity. It is full of tension and balance, leading to a refined finish. Excellent.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2016 guide) 92-93/100

About the wine:

It's very smooth and rich, with plenty of ripe tannins and intense flavors. Medium-long finish. Should age beautifully.

Le Figaro vins

Rated Estate Recommended

Customer Rating

4.1/5

based on 8 reviews