Carillon De Rouget Pomerol 75cl

The Carillon De Rouget Pomerol in a 75 cl bottle is an elegant second wine from Château Rouget, hailing from the prestigious Pomerol appellation, with a beautiful concentration of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, offering excellent value for money.

Origin and Grape Varieties
Region: Bordeaux, France, Pomerol appellation (AOC)
Producer: Château Rouget
Format: 750 ml (75 cl)
Grape varieties: Mainly Merlot (between 80% and 85% depending on the vintage) and Cabernet Franc (15% to 20%) 

Vintage and Winemaking
Current vintage: 2019 mainly available, 2018 and 2013 also mentioned
Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks by plot, then barrel aging (14 to 18 months depending on the vintage) with full barrel aging for gentle extraction 

Cultivation: Reasoned, manual harvesting with late picking to promote good grape ripeness 

Wine Characteristics
Color: Deep red, intense purple-black robe 

Alcohol content: Approximately 13 to 15% depending on the vintage 

Aromas: Red fruits (cherry, plum, blueberry), black fruits, licorice, violet, subtle spices, woody notes of vanilla, chocolate, and oak 

Structure: Velvety wine with soft and elegant tannins, balance between freshness and richness, long-lasting and fruity finish 

Serving Temperature and Aging
Recommended serving temperature: 16-18 °C 

Aging potential: Ready to drink now but can easily age for more than 10 years depending on the vintage 

Decanting: Decanting in a carafe is recommended but not essential for the 2019 vintage 

Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with red meats in sauce such as beef fillet with morels
Pairs well with aged cheeses (Époisses, reblochon) and mushroom dishes (Bordeaux-style porcini mushrooms)
Also pairs well with any red meat or festive poultry 

Summary
Carillon De Rouget is a high-quality second wine from Château Rouget, produced in the famous Pomerol appellation. It stands out for its intense fruitiness, roundness, and elegant tannins, offering a typical Bordeaux wine with excellent value for money. It is suitable for relatively flexible consumption while possessing good aging potential.