93
DECANTER: "Lovely aromatic intensity. Delicate, this is certainly more focussed on finesse as opposed to density but there’s an element of verticality with a layered effect of creamy tannins and acidity. This feels restrained though, they could have pushed this much further and didn’t and this is better for it. Good effort."
17,5
WEINWISSER: "delikates, feinparfümiertes Bouquet, rote Johannisbeere, Sandelholz und heller Tabak. Am sublimen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, stützender, nerviger Rasse, engmaschigem Körper. Im geradlinigen Finale mit Schattenmorellensaft und feinmehliger Adstringenz. Kann noch zulegen."
92
VINUM: "Ungemein fruchtig im Duft, Himbeeren und Johannisbeeren, frisch gepflückter Oregano; saftig am Gaumen, leichter Körper, merklich Säure, feines Tannin, tänzerisch leicht, mit heissen Beeren auf Vanilleeis im Abgang. Wird früh Spass machen."
91-
93
JEB DUNNUCK: "From argilo-graveleux soils and based on 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, brought up in 30% new oak for 16 months, the 2024 Château Rouget has a distinctly herbal component in its darker fruits as well as peppery herbs, graphite, and damp earth-like nuances. It's beautiful on the palate and has a ripe, layered mouthfeel, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's a singular, impressive, beautiful wine that I'd be happy to own."
92
FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opkaer Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach frischen Pflaumen und Feigen, kandierte Orangenzesten, ein Hauch von Vanille. Saftig, elegant, reife, süße Frucht im Kern, feine Säurestruktur, salzig-zitronig im Abgang, rotbeeriger Nachhall."
91-
93
THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Floral in nature, with plums, black cherries, licorice, and cocoa in the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh, supple, and vibrant, the fruits are ripe, clean, and soft, the elegant finish, wits chocolate, and cherry character lingers. The wine blends 85% Merlot, with 15% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2027-2042."
