2017 Rouget
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Tasted blind. Very deep ruby colour. Oily ripeness on the nose, balsamic, roasted cherries and damson jam with hints of star anise. This follows on the palate, which is very sweet in fruit profile to start before an odd, green, minty edge. Disjointed with harsh tannins that pinch the finish. I struggled to find the harmony in this wine, though it is clearly made with ambition. (TP)
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2017 Rouget is a total knockout. Aromatically explosive, deep and just so compelling in its beauty, the 2017 has so much to offer. A rush of inky dark fruit, lavender, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice build as this sumptuous, exotic beauty shows off all of its allure. The 2017 is not at all subtle, but it sure is gorgeous. Rouget was stellar en primeur. It is every bit as impressive from bottle.
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Rouget has a pronounced nose of stewed plums, sautéed herbs, baked black cherries and mulberries with wafts of fallen leaves and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers loads of savory-laced black fruit preserves, with a chewy texture and earthy finish.
About the producer
Close to the Pomerol church, the Labruyère family purchased this property in 1994. They immediately set to work, restructuring the vineyard, renovating the winery and allowing the property to emerge from the shadows.