Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘On the nose, the 2009 Rouget felt just a touch subdued at first but opens nicely with concentrated, decadent black fruit; touches of cassis emerge with time. The palate is dense and gains impressive weight in the glass. This is an assertive and quite bold Rouget. It fans out with brio on the finish. This is a typical, slightly brash 2009, showing just a bit of dryness on the aftertaste, but overall better than previous bottles.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous (May 2021)

‘Quite intense and inky on the nose. But there is some drive here. Sweet, reminiscent of dunked rich tea biscuits. A beginning, middle and end to this wine at least. Even if the end is a bit hot.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Feb 2019)

‘This rounded wine is dense, with firm tannins that are well molded into its sweet-tasting structure. Packed with ripe fruit, this will age relatively quickly, giving pleasure in 5–6 years.’ – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 92/100 (Feb 2013)

‘This opulent, sexy 2009 Rouget is composed of primarily Merlot blended with a touch of Cabernet Franc. Sandy, loamy soil notes interwoven with kirsch and Provencal garrigue jump from the glass of this full-bodied, opulent, rich Pomerol. Abundant fruit on the attack, mid-palate and finish characterize this over-achiever. Consume it over the next 15 years.’ – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Dec 2011)