2019 Château Rouget Pomerol
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2043 |
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Description
Château Rouget is a prestigious winery located in the Pomerol appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. The castle has a long history dating back to the 18th century, and it is known for its elegant and well-structured wines. The 2019 Rouget reveals aromas of cherries, jammy berries, dark chocolate and roasted notes. The wine has a full and meaty palate, framed by ripe but juicy acidity and powdery tannins that manifest themselves in the aftertaste. The 2019 Rouget is once Pomerol that will drink well with a little bottle aging.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and when you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
History
Château Rouget was recognized as one of the prominent vineyards in Pomerol as early as the 18th century. In the 19th century it was among the top Pomerol vineyards, and in 1868 it was listed in Charles Cocks and Edouard Féret's "Bordeaux et ses vins" as one of the region's best vineyards.
Vineyard and Terroir
The estate covers approximately 18 hectares of vineyards, mainly planted with Merlot and a smaller percentage of Cabernet Franc. The soil of Pomerol, where Château Rouget is located, consists of a mixture of gravel, clay and ferruginous sandstone, which contributes to the complexity and richness of the wines. Château Rouget combines traditional methods with modern techniques to produce high quality wines. The grapes are picked by hand and carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete barrels, and the wine is then aged in French oak barrels, some of which are renewed annually.
Wines
The wines of Château Rouget are known for their deep fruity aromas, rich structure and elegant tannins. They often have excellent aging potential and can develop great complexity and balance after several years of maturation.
Property
The winery is owned by the Labruyère family, who also own vineyards in other renowned regions such as Burgundy and Champagne. The family has made significant investments to improve the quality of the vineyards and wine production, allowing Château Rouget to maintain its position as one of the leading producers in Pomerol.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pomerol |
| Winery | Chateau Rouget |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2043 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
Wijnhuis
Château Rouget history began several centuries ago. Already identified at the end of the Roman Empire, Château Rouget's terroirs were at that time merged with St Emilion's ones.
Château Rouget appears in archives and land register from 1700 and is considered as one of the first official Pomerol Crus. This period corresponds to the building date of the splendid house symbolising the estate, belonging then to the Bayonne Family. The last family member involved in the estate, Pierre Bayonne, was also mayor of Pomerol during the First Empire. As a talented winemaker, he used Chateau Rouget as a perfect display for his skills.
At the end of the 19th century, a classification of Pomerol wines placed Rouget among the top five estates of the appellation. This recognition stems from the remarkable constancy shown by consecutive owners of the estate, who all worked hard to produce iconic wines.
The Labruyère Family, who has owned Rouget since 1992, follows the same target. For more than 20 years, they try hard to place Rouget among Right Bank leaders.
The estate is now considered by critics and amateurs as the winery which has made the most consistent progress across the appellation, vintage after vintage.
VINEYARD
The Pomerol plateau is located near Libourne, North East of Bordeaux. It slopes down across various terraces towards the Isle valley, a tributary of the Dordogne River. Thanks to the quality of its terroirs and wines, Pomerol is one of the most sought after appellations in the world.In Pomerol, Merlot is king. Clayey soils allow this grape to express itself like nowhere else worldwide. Located near Eglise-Clinet, Petrus and Le Gay, Château Rouget, which encompasses 42 acres today, stretches across the gentle slopes of the Pomerol plateau near the village and the old church. Two thirds of vines are located around the Estate but Château Rouget also includes beautiful plots facing Petit Village, Le Pin and Trotanoy.Vineyards are planted with the most suited grape varietals: Merlot represents 85% and is combined with Cabernet Franc finding in Rouget the ideal ripening conditions. Soils can be either composed of clay and gravel or clay and silica. Subsoils consist of iron-rich sandstone.Vines are around 40 years old. The vast replanting program started in 1992 combined with the purchase of 5 high-quality acres from the prestigious neighbouring estates on the high plateau in 1999 have considerably reinforced the position of the cru.
WINEMAKING
In 2001, the cellar was entirely restored by the Labruyère Family with the idea of implementing a vineyard designated approach. Old vats have been replaced by truncated oak vats of 50 and 60 hl. They combine ancestral handicraft with state-of-the-art technology. A few stainless steel tanks have also been incorporated. The whole installation is thermo-regulated.
Maturity is a key issue at Chateau Rouget. Thus, the harvest date is carefully chosen in order to pick up the most balanced fruits. Harvest occurs in several passages in order to ensure an optimal maturity level.
Grapes are picked by hand and transported in small crates in order to prevent berries from being crushed.
With the same concern for quality, bunches are sorted a first time as soon as they reach the cellar. Then, once grapes are fully destemmed, they go through another double sorting table. Only the best grapes are kept for Chateau Rouget's wines.
Grapes are vinified batch by batch in order to render the best expression of each parcel.
Barrel Fermentation
Benefits of putting wine into barrels as early as possible are widely known. For the past few years, Château Rouget has vinified part of its wine according to that idea: whole destemmed berries are directly poured in barrels after being sorted. Thanks to this method, both fermentation and ageing process will take place in the barrel.
This technique - very respectful of grapes - enables gentle extraction and, eventually, softer tannins.
