Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Vintage:2020 This is a lovely showing

This is a lovely showing

Moderate oak influence frames pungently earthy and brooding aromas of plum

The wines more than speak for themselves

This is quite simply terrific

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Vintage:2020 This is a lovely showingArgilo 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