Michael Schuster: Dense nose, earthy, plummy; generous, elegant, fresh, and finely tannic; sweetly ripe, full and fleshy textured, long to taste, and with a lovely finesse alongside the richness. This appears to be more restrained than its 2015. Very nice. 2025–35. 92–93

Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Juicy, creamy, with a sensual depth, this Château Rouget is already full of charm. A beautiful success. 95