| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Similar in style to the 2008 Bon Pasteur, the dark ruby/plum-colored 2008 Rouget is unquestionably a sleeper of the vintage. Notes of mulberries, black currants and sandy, loamy soil as well as a lush, seductive, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and good purity as well as depth suggest it can be drunk now and over the next decade or more.
Potentially the finest Rouget I have ever tasted, the 2008 transcends its terroir. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet kirsch, black raspberry, and loamy soil characteristics offered in a full-bodied, opulent, sexy, lush wine with a stunningly long finish. It will be drinkable early in life, and should evolve for 15-20 years.
