Château Rouget 2013

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Rouget 2013

Tasting

Color
The color of this vintage is of an intense ruby hue with purple reflections.

Nose
Its elegant nose is endowed with notes of black fruits and is accompanied by refined aromas of spices and truffle

Palate
The palate reveals subtle aromas of black fruits, plums while maintaining a refreshing vivacity at the finish.

A delicate and fresh Pomerol wine

The property

The Château Rouget, located in Pomerol, near Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the end of the Roman Empire. Recognized as one of the oldest crus in Pomerol, it was established in 1700 by the Bayonne family. Since 1992, the Labruyère family, under the direction of Edouard Labruyère, has restored the esteem of the estate, which extends over 17 hectares, mainly planted with merlot (85%) and cabernet franc (15%). The unique terroir, composed of clays and gravels, gives the wines a remarkable typicity and finesse, making Château Rouget a key player in the region.

The vineyard

The Château Rouget vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir in Pomerol, characterized by gravelly slopes and clay-gravel terraces. This unique soil composition gives the wines their typicity, elegance, and characteristic finesse. The vines, averaging 40 years old, are planted at a density of 7500 feet per hectare, allowing for optimal concentration of aromas and structure.

The vintage

Despite a difficult 2013 marked by challenging weather conditions, Château Rouget was able to make the most of its vineyard thanks to a viticulture combining biology, biodynamics, and good farming sense. Faced with weather uncertainties, meticulous work and constant vigilance preserved the quality of the grapes. The harvest, which began in October, was carried out without haste, ensuring optimal maturity. In the cellar, gentle and controlled vinification revealed a delicate vintage but far from the disaster announced, making Rouget 2013 a beautiful exception.

Vinification and aging

Harvested by hand, the grapes undergo rigorous sorting before parcel vinification in wooden or stainless steel vats. The aging is carried out in barrels, of which 33% are new. Bottling on a fruit day according to the lunar calendar, promoting optimal expression of the wine.

Blend

Merlot, cabernet franc.