Grands Joueurs Vignerons
Rougiste
Atlas Peak and Calistoga
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2042.
The ‘22 Rougiste.
Grands Joueurs Vignerons Rougiste 2022 is a Cabernet Franc from Atlas Peak and Calistoga, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Cabernet Franc from Atlas Peak and Calistoga should offer red currant, black cherry and a lifted note of dried herbs. Expect a brisk, finely grained palate, with fresh acidity carrying the fruit and tannins adding a clean, lightly drying frame. The 2022 Rougiste is listed to peak from 2028 through 2042, with a horizon to 2049; the finish should remain poised, turning from berry to a more savory, peppery impression as it fades.
The 2022 vintage
Grands Joueurs Vignerons' 2022 Rougiste is a Cabernet Franc from Atlas Peak and Calistoga, United States.
About Grands Joueurs Vignerons
Grands Joueurs Vignerons' Rougiste is a Cabernet Franc from Atlas Peak and Calistoga, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Duck breast with cherry gastrique
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Grands Joueurs Vignerons Rougiste 2022?
Grands Joueurs Vignerons Rougiste 2022 is a Cabernet Franc from Atlas Peak and Calistoga, United States.
When should Grands Joueurs Vignerons Rougiste 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2049. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2042. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Grands Joueurs Vignerons Rougiste 2022?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with rosemary jus; Braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction; or Duck breast with cherry gastrique.