CHATEAU ROUGET Pomerol 2021 Bottle 13.5%abv

Description

A classic Pomerol property with a great history, Château Rouget is definitely a wine to look out for. The property is situated in the northernmost part of the Pomerol appellation with a view of the Barbanne river through the trees. The vineyards are planted with a typical Pomerol mix of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc and are made up of sandy soils. The wine is aged for 15 months in oak barrels, one third of which are new.

THE WINE ADVOCATE Rating (91 - 93+)
Reviewed by William Kelley
Issue Date 29th Apr 2022
Source Issue 260 End of April 2022, The Wine Advocate
"A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Rouget offers up aromas of sweet berries, cherries, licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, it's impressively concentrated, with fine depth at the core, powdery tannins and lively acids. A success in this challenging vintage, in recent years Rouget has benefited from the acquisition of some small parcels on the plateau (in the Clinet sector and near Le Pin), as well as the relegation of the less propitious parts of its historic vineyard to a second wine. Anyone who has tasted the great Rouget wines of yesteryear such as the famous 1961 will know what this estate is capable of, and the Labruyère family is working hard to realize its potential. Tasted three times."

JAMES SUCKLING Score 93-94
9 May, 2022 – "I like the round tannins and juicy mouth-feel to this wine, showing softness and focus. Medium body. Pleasant redcurrant and chocolate undertones."

DECANTER Score 93
Tasted by Georgina Hindle (at Bordeaux, 01 Apr 2022)
"Richly perfumed on the nose, floral scented and vibrant. This has a nice texture, soft and smooth yet tannins grip the mouth and sides of the cheeks and have that slate, liquorice, crushed stone and graphite edge from the terroir. It's quite linear and focused, not moving so much from its vein of black fruit and minerality but it feels well worked with persistence and a long finish. A touch of salinity at the end is also great. I love the styling on this and will be great in a few years. Tasted four times. Drinking Window 2025 - 2045."