Scea Chateau Haut-Pougnan is located in the center of Entre-Deux-Mers, a wine area in Bordeaux, France, on the slopes of the right bank of the Garonne, on outstanding clay-limestone and gravelly soils. The plantation’s red wine vineyards are located in the east and south, while white wine grapes are located in the west.
The clay-limestone composition of the soils in the area allows the vineyard to produce extremely good wines with a precise bouquet.
Merlots (50 percent), Cabernet Sauvignons (40 percent), and Cabernet Francs (10 percent) are the three Bordeaux grape varietals represented in the red wines. Sauvignon (70 percent), Semillion (25 percent), and Muscadelle (5 percent) are white wine grapes that offer them refinement and a prestigious bouquet. Tanicity is very well-balanced in this crimson, powerful, fruity wine. It continues to please with its grace and balance in the mouth, while being dressed in a really lovely gown.
The white wine has a superb fragrance and delicacy. The pleasures of the Entre-Deux-Mers and the beautiful accompaniment The rosé wine has a light robe and a superb nose, and it finishes fruity, energetic, and strong on the palate. Young white wines are tasted. They complement fish and shellfish recipes beautifully. Wines from the rosé family pair well with hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie. The first two years are favorable for these wines.
Scea Chateau Haut Pougnan has received two gold medals for their wines awarded by Business News Japan Awards 2021:
Chateau Haut Pougnan 2020 AOC Bordeaux Rouge
This wine is a classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Cabernet Franc (10%), aged for 12 month in oak barrels. Merlot provides a nice fruity taste to the wines, while Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure and depth. Medium-bodied, very well-balanced with melted tannins and some vanilla notes on the finish. Classic Bordeaux definitely worth discovering!
Chateau Les Moutins 2020 AOC Bordeaux Rouge
Château Les Moutins has a beautiful pale gold colour with green tint. The nose reveals notes of white fruits. On the palate, this wine is round, fresh and well-balanced. An elegant, totally enjoyable white Bordeaux.
Château Les Moutinsis located in the commune of Langoiran, in the Entre-Deux-Mersarea. Geographically, the Entre-Deux-Mersis that vast area which on a map looks roughly triangular-shaped limited by the Dordogne to the north, by the Garonne to the south-west and by administrative boundary of the Gironde department to the south-east.
Vinification methods are traditional. The maceration is about 50% of the crop during three weeks. The wine is aged on the lees during two months.
Best to be served at 9°C. Château Les Moutinsis a lovely aperitif as well as perfect match for grilled fish, and shellfish.
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