Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Vintage:2014 more determined edge

more determined edge

Despite the elevated ripeness displayed by the nose the palate impression of the attractively textured and concentrated flavors is quite cool and reserved

This was served from half-bottle but even so

fresh and relatively cool nose combines notes of apple

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Vintage:2014 more determined edgeArgilo 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