Awards/Ratings

Decanter 92; Vinous 90; favorable Wine Advocate notes on concentrated fruit and savory complexity. Drinking window/serving guidance noted by retailers (e. g. , drink 2021–2030)

Tasting Note

Concentrated Cabernet Franc—blueberry, cassis, violet, smoked bacon and olive-tapenade notes; savory minerality, firm tannins and a slightly rustic, clove-tinged finish.

Food Pairing

Western: roast lamb, duck confit, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese red-braised pork (hong shao rou), grilled miso aubergine.

Production Method

Hand-harvested, organic/sustainable viticulture; native-yeast fermentations, minimal intervention, aged ~18–24 months in oak and cellared in tuffeau caves before bottling.

Vineyard Info

Clos Rougeard: historic estate (origins 1664), Foucault family stewardship, ~15 ha across multiple plots with very old vines; cult producer known for low-intervention winemaking.