Chateau Rouget 2020

The finesse and freshness of a Pomerol wine

The property

Located within the Pomerol appellation on the right bank of Bordeaux, the Château Rouget has its origins several centuries ago. If Château Rouget is mentioned as early as 1700 in the land registry archives, its terroir is recognized at the end of the Roman Empire for its quality, making it one of the oldest estates in the appellation. The passion and rigor of the various owners in the management of this vineyard have allowed Château Rouget to be recognized at the end of the 19th century as one of the best crus of the appellation. Château Rouget is the only Bordeaux property owned by a Burgundian family following its purchase in 1992 by the Labruyère family.

The vineyard

Château Rouget oversees a 17-hectare vineyard within the Pomerol appellation. Approximately 40 years old, the vines are planted on a terroir composed of gravel and clay on the surface. The subsoil is made up of gravelly hills and clay-gravel terraces.

The vintage

A wet winter precedes a spring whose extreme earliness resulted in advanced vegetative growth throughout the year until the harvest from September 15 to 30. This vintage is among the earliest in the history of the property.

Blend

Merlot (80%) and cabernet franc (20%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Rouget 2020

Tasting

Creamy and fruity, this Château Rouget 2020 seduces with its freshness, its tension, its beautiful concentration and its significant aging potential.