2015 Pomerol

…Advocate: "A blend of 90% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc matured in 65% new and 35% one-year-old French oak for 16 months, the 2015 Clinet offers a medium to deep garnet-purple color and slowly, provocatively unfurls in the glass with notes of crushed black cherries, warm black…

92+ Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Chateau Rouget leaps from the glass with preserved plums, spice cake and cassis notes plus touches of underbrush, game and smoked meats and a waft of Provence herbs. Full-bodied, powerful and…

93 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "Lush and ripe, set apart in this vintage by good, juicy energy that allows the plum sauce, raspberry pâte de fruit and cherry compote flavors to be vibrant and engaging, backed by red licorice and singed vanilla details on the straight-backed finish.…

92 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "Solidly built, with a core of dark plum and blackberry preserve flavors leading the way, backed by a tasty ganache note. Notable flashes of tobacco and warm earth course through the fleshy finish. Best from 2022 through 2032. 2,633 cases made." 3/2018