In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Château Pouget, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Fourth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92–94/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2025–2045. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
A classic Fourth Growth Margaux, combining the appellation's signature finesse and perfume with depth and substance.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 87–89/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 18/06/2020
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Pouget offers up open-knit scents of raspberry pie, warm plums and baked blackberries with hints of tree bark, bay leaves and pencil lead. The medium-bodied palate has a good amount of juicy red an dblack fruit with a sturdy frame of chewy tannins and lively acidity, finishing with an herbal lift
Neal Martin (NM) — 92–94/100 · Vinous, 16/06/2020 · Drink 2024-2044
The 2019 Pouget has quite intense blackberry, briary and crushed iris scents on the nose, the new oak well integrated. The palate is very impressive with firm tannins framing mineral black fruit, touches of pencil lead evident on the structured finish. Blind tastings prove that this Margaux has significantly improved in recent years and this will continue that trend.
Jane Anson (JA) — 89/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 12/01/2022 · Drink 2025-2040
Tar on the nose, rich seams of cassis and bilberry fruit, with fennel and bitter chocolate that squeezes the frame a little too tight on the finish.