The 2019 vintage pours a deep ruby red with a rich, generous intensity. On the nose: ripe blackberry, plum, jammy dark cherries, and warm spice, cradled by echoes of toasted oak, walnut and subtle forest-earth undertones. On the palate, it delivers a medium-to-full body with velvety tannins and soft acidity that keeps the wine lively. Flavours of dark berries, blackcurrant, espresso, cocoa and a hint of liquorice combine to form a broad, layered core. The finish is long and rounded, with lingering fruit, gentle oak spice and a satisfying mineral-tinged depth.
Château Rouget’s vineyards sit on the famed gravels and clays of Pomerol, covering roughly 17 hectares, with vines averaging about 40 years old under the care of the current owners, the Labruyère family. The 2019 harvest was carefully managed: grapes hand-picked, double-sorted, then fermented partly in oak barrels and partly in vats, followed by élevage with around 30% of the wine aged in new wood. That attention to detail, from terroir to cellar, gives this wine a strong combination of richness, finesse and age-worthiness.
Serve at 17–18 °C, ideally after decanting. Château Rouget 2019 pairs beautifully with roast lamb or beef, game meats such as venison or duck, mushroom-rich dishes, or a cheese board featuring matured cheeses. Its plush dark fruit and polished oak resonate alongside rich, savoury flavours, perfect for winter evenings or celebratory dinners.
This vintage has received strong acclaim, with many ratings clustering in the 92–95 point range. Critiques highlight its generous dark fruit, seamless oak integration, silky tannins and long, polished finish. It’s often described as one of the more compelling and refined entries from Château Rouget, combining charm and depth with classic Pomerol character.
Château Rouget 2019 represents excellent value among Pomerol wines. It offers the hallmark richness and velvety texture of the appellation, yet remains elegant and balanced, not heavy or overt. Its depth and complexity make it worthy of cellar-time, but it’s also generous enough to enjoy now, especially with good food. For collectors and lovers of Right-Bank Bordeaux, it’s a sophisticated, reliable choice that delivers both pleasure and pedigree.
