Château Pouget

Chateau Pouget is a classified fourth growth Margaux chateau in Bordeaux that was created in 1748. It is owned by the Guillemet family, who also own Chateau Boyd Cantenac. 

The vineyard of Chateau Pouget is planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has a terroir of sand and gravel soils in the Margaux appellation. The vines are old at close to 50 years old and the vineyards are farmed using 100% organic farming techniques. 

To produce the wine of Chateau Pouget, vinification takes place in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats. The wine of Chateau Pouget is aged in 30% to 50% new French oak barrels for between 12 and 18 months.

The best vintages of Chateau Pouget are 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2005, and 2000. Chateau Pouget can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1-2 hours. 

Chateau Pouget is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Pouget is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as various hard and soft cheeses.

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