94 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, February 2012

Wonderful aromas of dark fruits, meat and coffee follow to a full body, with chewy and rich tannins and a long intense finish. This needs until at least 2017 to resolve the chunky tannins. Best ever from here?

92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2012

This opulent, sexy 2009 Rouget is composed of primarily Merlot blended with a touch of Cabernet Franc. Sandy, loamy soil notes interwoven with kirsch and Provencal garrigue jump from the glass of this full-bodied, opulent, rich Pomerol. Abundant fruit on the attack, mid-palate and finish characterize this over-achiever. Consume it over the next 15 years.

92 points,

Wine Enthusiast, February 2013

This rounded wine is dense, with firm tannins that are well molded into its sweet-tasting structure. Packed with ripe fruit, this will age relatively quickly, giving pleasure in 5–6 years.

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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