Château Rouget appears in archives and land register from 1700 and is considered as one of the first official Pomerol Crus. At the end of the 19th century, a classification of Pomerol wines placed Rouget among the top five estates of the appellation. The estate is now considered by critics and amateurs as the winery which has made the most consistent progress across the appellation, vintage after vintage.

Château Rouget, which encompasses 42 acres today, stretches across the gentle slopes of the Pomerol plateau, one of the most sought after appellations in the world. Vineyards are planted with the most suited grape varietals: Merlot represents 85% and is combined with Cabernet Franc. Soils can be either composed of clay and gravel or clay and silica, while subsoils consist of iron-rich sandstone. Vines are around 40 years old. 

The harvest date is carefully chosen in order to pick the most balanced fruits. Harvest occurs in several passages in order to ensure an optimal maturity level. Grapes are picked by hand and vinified batch by batch in order to render the best expression of each parcel.