Awards/Ratings

Decanter 93 (Benjamin Lewin, Jun 2022). Vinous 93 (Rebecca Gibb MW, Jan 2024). Listed by multiple retailers with similar scores

Tasting Note

Perfumed red/black fruits (plum, black cherry, raspberry) with floral lift, tobacco, spice and subtle cigar/chocolate notes. Silky texture, bright acidity, fine minerality and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing

Western: roast lamb, duck à l’orange, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, grilled beef. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso‑glazed salmon, milder Mapo tofu or shiitake stir‑fries.

Production Method

Hand‑harvested fruit; native‑yeast fermentation (concrete), 21–28 day maceration; malolactic in barrel; aged 18–24 months in mainly used French oak with a small % new; minimal intervention; organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info

Clos Rougeard (est. 1664), long‑run by the Foucault family, sold to the Bouygues family in 2017; famed for old Cabernet Franc parcels (Les Poyeux plot) and low‑intervention, traditional winemaking. Winemaking team now includes Cyril Chirouze.