Ch. Rouget, Pomerol - 2018

Name: Ch. Rouget, Pomerol
Brand: Ch. Rouget
SKU: 20967
Price: 79.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 20967 750 mL

A vintage that lead to a small harvest. This gorgeous, Right Bank Bordeaux is drinking well now and has vibrant acidity to pair with any braise you wish. Château Rouget's history began several centuries ago. Already identified at the end of the Roman Empire, their territory was, at that time, merged with St Emilion's. Château Rouget appears in archives and land register from 1700 and is considered as one of the first official Pomerol Crus.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Pomerol

Producer

Ch. Rouget

Grape Variety

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

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