Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 spice and discreet wood nuances

spice and discreet wood nuances

lavender and campfire ash set the tone

which shows excellent clarity and length

Their vintage ports seem slow to develop

while the sweet core of fruit comes to the surface thanks to fine acidity

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 spice and discreet wood nuancesDeep ruby. Lovely lift to the gamey aromas of blackberry, violet and wild flowers. Discreetly sweet, layered and seamless, showing perfectly integrated acidity and a chalky quality to the vibrant tannins. Juicy, vinous, intense and delicately suave, this distinguished cabernet franc finishes with subdued cassis fruit, subtle spices and superb length, reminding Nady of the 1993. Joel B. Payne