"The 2015 Pouget caused the biggest surprise of the entire blind tasting. [...] The 2015 has an earthy, undergrowth-tinged bouquet, a little disjointed at first but merging with aeration while remaining classic in style. The medium-bodied palate offers black and red fruits, fine tannins and well-judged acidity. Full of tension and balance, leading to a chiseled finish. Excellent. " (Vinous N. Martin - 2019) - Delivery in wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (Excluding Point Relais delivery method)
Features
Estate
Château Pouget
Cuvée
Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2015
Designation
Margaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Sand and gravel soils
Viticulture
Sustainable agriculture
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation and maceration take place in cement and stainless steel vats, with frequent pumping-over. Depending on the vintage, maceration lasts from 8 to 35 days.
Breeding
12 to 24 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense garnet-red colour
Nose
A seductive palette of redcurrant jam, plum and toasted nuances
Mouth
Structured with fresh tannins. The attack is often frank and lively, followed by a sensation of volume that fills and coats the mouth. Round, tannic palate with vibrant fruit. Plenty of substance and flesh, with an admirable finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
Aerate in decanter for recent vintages
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Delightful with roast beef, game ...
Château Pouget
Margaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 17.5/20 (Reference wine)
Domain rated (2021 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Great nose, a little more roasted than Boyd, fullness and complexity of a great vintage, perfectly classic in construction, great future.
About the domain :
It's a pity that we rarely taste this petit cru classé in bottle. A neighbor of Boyd-Cantenac, it belongs to the same owner, but is vinified separately: little now separates the two crus. The quality of the barrels, long a weak point, has improved considerably over the last five years, even if the woodiness is still a little insistent in young wines. On the other hand, the high level of extraction allows it to age with serenity.
Decanter
Wine rated 90/ 100
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (guide 2020) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Discreet at first, the bouquet of this 2015 blossoms with aeration on a seductive palette blending redcurrant jam, plum and toasty nuances. This beautiful complexity is echoed on the palate, which is both round and tannic. A superb harmony, beautifully crafted.
About the domain :
Long renowned for its wines, the virtues of which were extolled by the Maréchal-duc de Richelieu in the 18th century (his coat of arms still appears on the label), this 10-hectare cru, classified in 1855, came into the Guillemet (Boyd-Cantenac) family in 1906. Lucien Guillemet has been at the helm since 1996.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Grand vin)
Domain rated (guide 2021) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the wine:
A broad Margaux with an imposing structure and plenty of substance and flesh. The fruit is vibrant and explosive. Admirable finish.
About the domain :
Pouget is a small, discreet Cru Classé in Margaux, owned, like Boyd-Cantenac, by Lucien Guillemet. It is vinified in the same spirit as Boyd, but without the depth and potential of Boyd. Nonetheless, it remains highly seductive and pleasant. The wine is not sold on the square, so it's not easy to find.
Vinous A. Galloni
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, undergrowth-tinged bouquet, a little disjointed at first but merging with aeration while remaining classic in style. The medium-bodied palate offers black and red fruits, fine tannins and well-judged acidity. Full of tension and balance, leading to a chiseled finish. Excellent.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2016 guide) 92-93/100
About the wine:
Very mellow and rich, with lots of ripe tannins and intense flavors. Medium-long finish. Should develop beautifully.
Le Figaro vins
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 5 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE P. Published on 09/08/2022
Exceptional
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Note and review by M. BENOIT M. Published on 20/03/2024
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Note and review by M. MAXIME B. Published on 18/03/2023
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Note and review by M. MICHEL F. Published on 25/02/2021
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