Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg 2019

Clos Rougeard is a renowned wine producer located in the Saumur-Champigny appellation within the Loire Valley. It is a family-owned estate, and the Foucault brothers, Charly and Nady, were instrumental in establishing its reputation. The vineyards of Clos Rougeard are meticulously tended, with an emphasis on low yields and achieving optimal ripeness. This Saumur Champigny from Clos Rougeard is considered the flagship red wine of their portfolio.

Review

"There's something of northern Rhône Syrah on the nose of the 2019 Le Bourg with its smoked meats and ripe red fruit plus a hint of menthol. There's always a succulence to this cuvée, showing completeness–everything is in its place. Excellent concentration of fruit from a frost-affected crop. Low yields and small berries also created plentiful of tannins that display a chalky sinew. Dry, long, scented finish with festive spice, smoked notes that come from the barrel." - 95pts, Vinous