2012 Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard
Aromas of cherries, pepper, dark wild berries, smoke and leather preface the 2012 Saumur Champigny Le Clos, a medium-bodied, elegant and tense wine with a velvety and round mid-palate that concludes into a long, peppery and delicate finish marked by calcareous dry extracts. This is an outstanding bottle of Clos Rougeard. ~ (93) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 6-13-2024
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 and a little less intense. Utterly elegant. Mouth-watering finish. ~ (17) Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com 6-5-2017
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 and a little less intense. Utterly elegant. Mouth-watering finish. ~ (17) Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com 6-5-2017
SKU: SK164113-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Loire
PRODUCER : Clos Rougeard
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Loire
PRODUCER : Clos Rougeard
FORMAT : 750ml