Producer Profile
Chateau Pouget is a family estate and the smaller of the 1855 Classified
Growths. Its name was given in the XVIIth century by Francois Antoine Pouget,
Conseiller du Roy under Louis XV of France. A hundred years later, its coat-ofarms,
still present on today’s label, was granted by the Marechal-Duc de Richelieu.
Over the past five generations, it is the Guillemet family that has been
fondly taking care of this 10-hectare vineyard.
The vines are all located on the gravels of the Terrasse 3, one of the most typical
soils of the Margaux appellation. They are managed with practical sense
and conviction. Chateau Pouget was a pioneer in eco-friendly practices being
one of the first classified growths to introduce sexual confusion in its vineyard.
In the cellar, the wines reflect the finesse of their terroir. The Guillemet family
also has a very meticulous approach to wood aging. They are directly involved
in the selection of their merrains (staves) depending on their origin and the
quality of their grain. This thorough method is rare even in the very precise
world of Classified Growths!
The wines are very delicate and Margaux-like while also affirming their aging
potential and a very precise, fine, and powdery tannin grain that is the true
signature of Ch.teau Pouget.
AGEING over 12 to 15 months in barrels. 75% new barrels.
VARIETIES 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc et 4% Petit Verdot.
TERROIR silicious gravel.
