Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny other_regions_italy An expressive and exceptionally pretty

An expressive and exceptionally pretty nose speaks of wild red berry fruit liqueur aromas that marry into pure

The rich and solidly concentrated medium- bodied flavors also flash a pungent minerality that adds a sense of lift to the youthfully austere and sneaky long finish that is even more tightly coiled

with strong dark berry and cherry compote flavors and an exotic floral quality that gains strength with air

Despite all of the considerable potential this is displaying this level of reduction is cause for concern and while it may pass

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny other_regions_italy An expressive and exceptionally prettyArgilo calcaire soil, on the plateau calcaire. Ripens last because of the soil. 60 year old vines. New barrels. A little darker than the Poyeux. There's a hint of oak spice here but it is very subtle and beautifully melded with the fresh fruit of the variety. This shows a little more of the leafy character of Caberenet Franc than the Poyeux, more graphite, exceptionally silky and alive. Less developed character on the nose. Seems cooler and fresher