Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Rougeard
Label Name:
 
Saumur Champigny Rouge les Poyeux
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Loire Valley — Saumur‑Champigny.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Franc.
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Decanter 93 (Benjamin Lewin, Jun 2022). Vinous 93 (Rebecca Gibb MW, Jan 2024). Listed by multiple retailers with similar scores