PRE-ORDER 2016 | JS 96 Full-bodied, luscious, and opulent with a silky texture. Features intense dark berries, bitter chocolate, black olives, and licorice. 2017 | JS 95 Medium to full-bodied with a luxurious, velvety texture. The palate is packed with dark berries, plum, and black pepper, featuring a dense, "grippy" tannin structure. 2018 | JS 97 Full-bodied and rich, with a silky, velvety texture. It features prominent dark fruits and high-quality new French oak spice. 2019 | D 95 The wine shows a deep ruby color with an intense nose of raspberry jam, dried berries, dark chocolate, and cedar. On the palate, it is described as plush and broad, with a vibrant structure, powdery tannins, and a long, perfumed finish. It shows high concentration (33hl/ha) but retains freshness. 2020 | JS 96 Medium-to-full-bodied, featuring a soft, velvety, and silky texture. It is characterized by ripe dark fruits (blackcurrant, cherry) and savory notes of liquorice and toasted spices. About Winery Château Rouget, located in Pomerol, is one of the oldest estates in the region, with a history dating back to ancient Roman times. It appears in archives and land registers from 1700, and by the late 19th century, was considered one of the top five Pomerol estates. The Labruyère family purchased the estate in 1992 and has since focused on restoring it to its former glory.
