Château Rougier

Identity

Château Rougier is an estate belonging to Vignobles J.-C. Lobre. The property is located in the commune of Flaujagues, in Gironde.

History and philosophy

The name Château Rougier originates from a lieu-dit where the ancestors of the Lobre family established their first vineyard plantings in Rimons. The estate has been managed by Jean-Pierre Rougier since 1982. Vignobles J.-C. Lobre also encompasses other properties, including Château de l'Aubrade and Château Jamin. The Château Rougier vineyard holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE3) certification.

Appellations

Château Rougier produces wines under several appellations, including AOC Bordeaux Rouge, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge, AOC Bordeaux Rosé, AOC Bordeaux Blanc, and AOC Entre-deux-Mers.

Practical information

The estate is located at the following address: 3, Camenail Sud, 33350 Flaujagues. For any inquiries, the property can be reached by telephone on +33 6 79 67 25 89 or by email at contact@vignobles-lobre.com or gravesdepompeyrat@gmail.com. Cellar door sales and tastings are available on site.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Rougier vineyard covers a total surface area of 70 hectares, set along the banks of the Dordogne. The soils consist of clay-limestone, clay-loam, and clay-siliceous parcels, notably on the clay-limestone plateau of Ruch. Red grape varieties account for 45 hectares and are planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. White varieties cover 25 hectares, planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle.

Flagship cuvées

Château Rougier offers a diverse range of cuvées. The red wine selection includes Château Rougier under the Bordeaux Rouge and Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge appellations. In white, the estate crafts a Château Rougier cuvée under the Bordeaux Blanc appellation. Another red cuvée, Château Les Graves de Pompeyrat, is also produced.

Vinification and ageing

The wines of Château Rougier are aged in vats.