2021 Chateau Rouget - Pomerol AC

Decanter.com – 93 pts – GH: *Concentrated blackcurrant and black cherries on the nose. Nicely textured, this has some grip to the tannins and a little bit of a plush, salty, crushed stone texture ot the palate. Still needs some time, but this has energy and some juicy, fun aspects. Salty, tangy and stony. I like this. Not trying too hard. Has a long length and good potential. In organic conversion.* - 12/2023

Falstaff Magazin – 92 pts – PM: *Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Attraktive Beeren- frucht, zart nach Lakritze und Sanddorn, Brombeerkonfitüre, zarte Edelholzstütze. Mittlere Komplexität, feine Kirschfrucht, gut integrierte Tannine, elegant und aus- gewogen, zartes Nougat, feine Säurestruktur, bleibt haften, leichtfüßig und balan- ciert, vielversprechendes Entwicklungspotenzial.* - 04/2022

The Wine Advocate – (91-93+) pts – WK: *A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Rouget offers up aromas of sweet berries, cherries, licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, it's impressively concentrated, with fine depth at the core, powdery tannins and lively acids. A success in this challenging vintage, in recent years Rouget has benefited from the acquisition of some small parcels on the plateau (in the Clinet sector and near Le Pin), as well as the relegation of the less propitious parts of its historic vineyard to a second wine. Anyone who has tasted the great Rouget wines of yesteryear such as the famous 1961 will know what this estate is capable of, and the Labruyère family is working hard to realize its potential. Tasted three times.* - 04/2022

JamesSuckling.com – (93-94)pts - JS: *I like the round tannins and juicy mouth-feel to this wine, showing softness and focus. Medium body. Pleasant redcurrant and chocolate undertones.* - 04/2022

Vinous.com – 93 pts – AG: *The 2021 Rouget has come together beautifully. Bold, juicy and expressive, the 2021 possesses notable palate presence and forward appeal. Macerated dark cherry, plum, leather, menthol, spice, mocha and pomegranate build effortlessly. Plush, elegant contours wrap it all together in style. Rouget is not super-complex, but it is an absolute delight.* - 11/2023

Vinous.com – 91 pts – NM: *The 2021 Rouget has an attractive, pure bouquet with black cherries, cassis and light violet petal scents, delineated and less opulent than recent vintages, to its own advantage. The palate is medium-bodied with a structured opening and fine acidity. Crisp black cherry and blueberry fruit lead to a linear but fresh, easygoing finish. This is a well-crafted Pomerol that should age with style.* - 11/2023

Thewinecellarinsider.com – 92 pts – JL: *Flowers, chocolate, truffles, and cherries come together in the bouquet. Medium-bodied, vibrant, supple and fresh, there is a lot of lift with energy in th, juicy, red and black plummy finish. The wine blends 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2024-2038.* - 03/2024