COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1995
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Pouget
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Pouget 1995 is a red wine from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France, recognized as a Fourth Growth in the 1855 Classification. The estate has been under the ownership of the Guillemet family since 1906, who also manage Château Boyd-Cantenac. The vineyards are situated on siliceous gravel soils, a hallmark of the Margaux region. The 1995 vintage benefited from a favorable growing season, contributing to the wine's depth and character.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Fourth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
Fact 02
Owned by the same family since 1906.
Fact 03
Vineyards are on siliceous gravel soils.
Fact 04
Part of the historic Margaux appellation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Pouget 1995 is produced through fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel or cement vats, with a maceration period ranging from 8 to 35 days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels, with 30-50% of these being new oak. The estate employs environmentally friendly farming practices.
