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Medium intensity plum colour, understated red fruits on the nose, unrolls slowly, shows precision and careful construction. This is enjoyable, gentle and well expressed, builds to a juicy finish with chalky tannins, fresh acidities. 3.6 pH. Harvest 21 October. Grape variety given is as planted, not specific to the 2024 vintage. Tasted twice.
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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
More reviews and scores
The 2024 Rouget is a standout. Floral top notes meld into a core of red-toned fruit, mocha, spice, new leather and cedar. The aromatics are so central in the wine's personality. Silky, polished tannins add to an overall impression of finesse. More than anything else, Rouget impresses with its balance.
The 2024 Rouget has a pure bouquet with blueberry and cassis scents, quite floral and almost Margaux-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and fine acidity, harmonious though not complex. Because of that, this Rouget has a fine natural "flow" and should provide 12 to 15 years of drinking pleasure.
Floral in nature, with plums, black cherries, licorice, and cocoa in the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh, supple, and vibrant, the fruits are ripe, clean, and soft, the elegant finish, wits chocolate, and cherry character lingers. The wine blends 85% Merlot, with 15% Cabernet Franc.
About the producer
Close to the Pomerol church, the Labruyère family purchased this property in 1994. They immediately set to work, restructuring the vineyard, renovating the winery and allowing the property to emerge from the shadows.