Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Rougeard
Label Name:
 
Saumur Champigny Rouge le Clos
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saumur-Champigny, Loire.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc.
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, organic/sustainable viticulture; native-yeast fermentations, minimal intervention, aged ~18–24 months in oak and cellared in tuffeau caves before bottling.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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)