Jeff Loo, JJ Buckley, March 2011

Dark ruby red showcasing great concentration of color with very little rim varation towards the edge. The nose is dominated by notes of licorice, red currant and mineral, intermixed with vanilla, cranberry and soft floral accents. Medium bodied with round tannins and acidity, the mid palate displays red cherry, plum and roasted herbs, leading to a pleasant finish. Paired with a nicely grilled NY Steak, this wine will sing, or enjoy on its own now with a bit of air or over the next 5-8 years.

88 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2010

This property appears to be making better and better wines with each vintage. The soft, silky, tasty 2007 boasts copious black cherry and ripe strawberry fruit interwoven with notions of sandy soil. Enjoy this medium-bodied, plush Pomerol over the next 7-10 years.

88 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, August 2010

Deep, bright ruby-red. Musky, rather wild aromas of black raspberry, espresso, chocolate, leather and meat. Sweet, soft and stuffed with raspberry, plum and leather flavors. A pliant midweight that finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and lingering notes of leather and pepper.

About Winery

Château Rouget, one of the oldest estates in Pomerol, belonged to M. Bayonne until 1804, who was for a long time mayor of the commune. In the second edition of "Bordeaux et ses Vins", published in 1868, this growth was ranked fifth. Since 1992, the Societe des Grands Vins de Pomerol has purchased Château Rouget from M. Brochet. This fine 16-hectare estate is situated on the gentle slope of the Pomerol plateau near the villiage of the ancient church. The vineyard is planted with the best selected grapes (85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc) on soil which is partly gravel, partly clayey-ferruginous and produces a wine remarkable for its richness, body and softness and which possesses to the highest degree the characteristic, highly fragrant bouquet of the great Pomerols. All these qualities rank Château Rouget among the great growths of Pomerol and explain the reputation it enjoys in France and abroad. It has been awarded the highest prizes at the various international exhibitions it has participated in. Very important building and renovation works have been carried out on the wine facilities. The whole of the production of Château Rouget and Vieux Château des Templiers is aged in oak.

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