Château Rousselle
Château Rousselle
AboutChâteau Rousselle
Château Rousselle appears in records from 1636; Vincent Lemaitre bought the property in July 1999 and rebuilt its vineyards and cellar through the early 2000s. Its roughly twenty hectares of Côtes de Bourg vines grow on brown clay over limestone, planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Grapes are sorted by hand and held cool before fermentation, then kept in contact with their skins for an extended period. The wines mature in concrete vats and French oak barrels.
Château Rousselle 2020 Côtes de Bourg
French Red
$41.99
Blackcurrant and black cherry lead a ripe, creamy profile, with licorice and mint adding lift and savoury detail. The palate is generous and supple, balancing dark fruit with fresh structure rather than heavy extraction. Merlot provides roundness, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Give it a little air, then serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Château Rousselle 2016 Côtes de Bourg 3 L
French Red
$279.99
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc make up the blend. Red and black fruit include raspberry, blueberry and cherry, alongside liquorice, thyme, rosemary and mineral notes. The wine is supple and smooth, concentrated, fruity, round and full. The finish is notably long, and the average vine age is forty years. This red comes from Côtes de Bourg in Bordeaux.
Château Rousselle 2016 Côtes de Bourg 6 L
French Red
$534.99
Red and black fruit, raspberry, blueberry and cherry are joined by liquorice, dried wild herbs and mineral tones. The palate is soft, creamy, fruity, round and concentrated, with a long finish. The vineyard is planted mainly to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec on limestone slopes beneath brown clay. The wine ages for twelve months in French oak barrels.
Château Haut-Vigneau 2015 Blaye 1.5L (Magnum)
French Red
$79.99
Matured raspberry, strawberry and blueberry lead a full, expressive nose, with mineral detail and restrained oak in support. The palate is warm, round and rich, yet soft in texture, carrying the fruit with an easy, composed feel. A long, silky finish completes the profile. Serve with roast beef, veal or game.