This lovely blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged in oak, boasts a beautiful, intense purple color and offers flavors of cherry and plum, highlighted by a lovely acidity. The finish is supported by silky, elegant tannins set against a backdrop of fresh fruit. A beautiful, fresh Pomerol!
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Intense and fruity
Palate
Aromas of red fruits (cherries, plums) and perfect acidity. A lingering finish with notes of red fruits. Silky, elegant, and refreshing tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with warm foie gras with porcini mushrooms, game, veal in sauce, young partridge, Roquefort, Camembert...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Édouard Labruyère (Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy, JM Labruyère in Champagne and Beaujolais) has restored this fine cru in the northern part of the Pomerol plateau to its rightful place. The 1868 Féret guide considered Rouget one of the five best estates in the region. Recent vintages have shown steady improvement, and 2015 promises some excellent surprises. Combining power and elegance, Rouget is becoming more precise in the structure of its tannins, with a smooth texture that provides a solid foundation on the palate.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In 1992, the Labruyère family—originally from Beaujolais (Moulin-à-Vent) and now owners of estates in Burgundy (Jacques Prieur) and Champagne—acquired this estate, which had been renowned since the 18th century. They have elevated it to the ranks of Pomerol’s greatest estates, thanks to wines of remarkable consistency, produced from 18 hectares of vineyards situated on gentle slopes on the Pomerol plateau.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Located next to L’Église-Clinet, Rouget has made significant progress since its acquisition by the Labruyère family. Édouard Labruyère, who oversees the estate, spares no effort in elevating the property to the pinnacle of the appellation. The work, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, is meticulous; the wine possesses a beautiful depth of flavor and undeniable richness. The château’s pricing policy remains reasonable, making Rouget a great value within the appellation, with a decidedly modern style that emphasizes intensity of body and the voluptuousness of fruit that increasingly borders on overripeness. This latter characteristic seems to us to dominate the most recent vintages, to the detriment of the wines’ overall balance and the finesse of their expression. That is why we are now deducting one star from the estate’s rating.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended