Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny other_regions_italy dry and citrusy finish where

dry and citrusy finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose slowly reemerges

candied fruit

liquorice and dark chocolate

There is excellent volume to the detailed and more mineral-inflected flavors that

In this vintage

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny other_regions_italy dry and citrusy finish whereArgilo 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