Chateau Pouget 1985 Margaux Quatrieme Grand Cru Classe. A rare mature Left Bank Bordeaux from a renowned classified Margaux estate. The 1985 vintage is celebrated for elegance, balance and aromatic depth, offering collectors a beautifully evolved claret with true Margaux finesse and historic 1855 Classification pedigree.
Chateau Pouget 1985 4eme Grand Cru Classe, Margaux
Estate Overview
Chateau Pouget, classified as a Fourth Growth (1855), is a traditional Margaux estate known for refined, silky Cabernet-led wines. Production in the 1980s remained modest, making pristine older bottles increasingly scarce.
Vintage Context 1985 Bordeaux
1985 is widely regarded as an excellent vintage, particularly for the Medoc:
Warm, steady growing season
Beautiful aromatic development
Supple tannins and early charm
Many wines aged gracefully
Margaux performed especially well, producing elegant, perfumed wines.
Wine Details
Producer: Chateau Pouget
Vintage: 1985
Region: Margaux, Bordeaux
Classification: Quatrieme Grand Cru Class
Grape Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Volume: 75cl
Style: Mature classified-growth Margaux
Expected Tasting Profile
Violet, cedar, dried cassis
Soft plum, old rose, graphite
Elegant body with resolved tannins
Classic Margaux perfume and finesse
Older Margaux can be fragile; excellent storage is key.