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Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Tomato Leaf

Notes of: Mint

Notes of: Cut Grass

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Savory

Clos Rougeard

Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux Saumur Champigny

France, Loire Valley

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.5

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux Saumur Champigny is a highly sought-after wine produced by the Rougeard family in the Loire Valley of France. The wine is made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the Les Poyeux vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and ideal growing conditions. The Rougeard family is known for their meticulous winemaking process, which involves hand-harvesting the grapes and using traditional techniques to produce a wine that is both elegant and complex. The resulting wine is a beautiful expression of the terroir, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. This wine is a must-try for any serious wine enthusiast looking for a high-quality, artisanal wine from one of the most respected producers in the region.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux Saumur Champigny is a full-bodied wine with a dark ruby colour.The nose is complex and intense with notes of blackcurrant, plum, graphite, and spices. On the palate, the wine is well-structured with silky tannins and a good length. Flavours of ripe black fruit, tobacco, and leather linger in the finish. Overall, this is a well-balanced, elegant, and harmonious wine with great ageing potential.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2050

Profile

Sweetness:

No sweetness

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Clos Rougeard

Region: Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a wine region located in the central and western part of France, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Central Massif. It is renowned for its stunning landscapes with castles, its rich history and its diverse range of wines. The Loire Valley has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important wine-producing region for centuries. In the Middle Ages, the wines of the Loire Valley were highly sought after by the French court. Today, the region is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.5

0 Review