Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Clos Rougeard |
Label Name: | Saumur Champigny Rouge le Bourg |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saumur‑Champigny, Loire |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decanter 97 (Y. Castaing); Vinous 93 (R. Gibb MW); Wine Advocate ~90; praised for depth and aging potential
Tasting Note
Concentrated Cabernet Franc: blackcurrant, smoked bacon, tapenade, licorice, tobacco and mineral notes. Firm, chunky tannins with saline lift and long, savory finish; subtle animal/Brett character reported in some bottles.
Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled lamb, duck confit, charred steak, cured charcuterie, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, braised pork belly, Korean BBQ, mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Native-yeast fermentation in open cement vats with 4–6 week maceration; aged 18–24 months in small oak barrels (Le Bourg often ~75% new oak); minimal intervention, little or no fining/filtration.
Vineyard Info
Clos Rougeard (Chacé, Saumur) — historic family estate run by the Foucaults; sold to the Bouygues family in 2017. Renowned for old‑vine Cabernet Franc, low yields and a traditional, minimalist approach.