Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Vintage:2020 Moderate oak influence frames pungently

Moderate oak influence frames pungently earthy and brooding aromas of plum

This is quite simply terrific

all kept separate until the end of the first year when they are assessed

cedar and anise

Last tasted 11/94

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Vintage:2020 Moderate oak influence frames pungentlyArgilo 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