Margaux Grand Cru Classé - Château Pouget

Margaux Grand Cru Classé - Château PougetThe Margaux Grand Cru Classé from the house of Château Pouget in Bordeaux reveals a bright, ruby-red color when swirled in the glass. When the wine glass is rotated, one can perceive an extraordinary balance in this red wine, as it neither appears watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the sides of the glass. On the nose, this Château Pouget red wine reveals all manner of blackberries. As if that were not impressive enough, maturation in large wooden casks adds blackcurrant and spicy notes. On the palate, the Margaux Grand Cru Classé from Château Pouget starts off wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven, and balanced. The finish of this red wine from the Bordeaux region, more precisely from Margaux, ultimately convinces with a beautiful aftertaste. Vinification of Château Pouget Margaux Grand Cru Classé The balanced Margaux Grand Cru Classé from France is a cuvée, vinified from the grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The Margaux Grand Cru Classé is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this French wine exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately brought to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation for several months in French oak barrels. Food recommendation for Château Pouget Margaux Grand Cru Classé Ideally, enjoy this red wine from France at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to vegetable couscous with minced beef patties, lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs, or braised chicken in red wine.