2025 Rouget (Pomerol)

Intense, concentrated, deep dark and sweet berry fruits, this is good quality if lacking in a little lift through the finish, muscular and sinewy, with clear Porimol character, and an oyster shell twist on the finish. 92 points

The 2025 Rouget is a very sexy wine. Floral, silky and nuanced, the 2025 is superb. Rose petal, mint, mocha and lovely red toned fruit lend tons of sensuality. The less extracted style these days and lower oak impact yield a Pomerol of total finesse and nuance. Superb. 94-96 points

The 2025 Rouget, which uses 30% vinification intégrale and was raised for 18 months in oak, has a relatively light and open-knit bouquet with black cherries, cassis and light violet scents, less powerful than recent vintages of Rouget. The palate is smooth on the entry, well balanced, not amazingly complex, but it feels harmonious and hats off to the silliness that comes through on the finish. This is a fine Rouget that will give a lot of pleasure over the next 15 to 20 years. 92-94 points