Pomerol

2016

85% Merlot
15% Cabernet Franc

Region: Bordeaux

TERROIR

Gravelous soils mixed with clay. This soil composition, combined with an exceptional exposure, confers all the typicity, elegance and finesse to Château Rouget wines.

VITICULTURE

Average age of vines: 40 years.
Vineyards are farmed sustainably, using practices such as cover crops and ploughing.

WINEMAKING

Grapes are manually picked and carefully transported in small 20 kg crates. Harvest occurs in several steps, in order to secure an optimal maturity level. Bunches are sorted a first time as soon as they arrive in the cellar. Then, once the grapes are fully destemmed, they go through another double sorting table. Grapes are vinified batch by batch, in oak or truncated cone-shaped oak vats, the aged for 18 monthsin oak barrels (33% new).

TASTING & WINE PAIRINGS

Best paired with all types roast chicken, veal, pork chops, beef, lamb, duck, game, braised, grilled dishes, Asian and Oriental dishes, tuna and pasta dishes.