2016 Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg
$ 1080.00 AUD
Clos Rougeard is the benchmark Cabernet Franc that is the measure for producers around the world. The Le Bourg is an outstanding release with potential to go the long haul. Located in the heart of the village of Chacé, this plot, composed of very old vines, lies on a predominantly limestone terroir on shallow clay loam, typical of the Saumur-Champigny appellation.
Region - Loire Valley
Type - Red
Year - 2016
Winery - Loire Valley
Grape - Cabernet Franc
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
This cuvée expresses finesse and reveals sometimes floral notes sometimes small red fruits notes along with smoky bacon. In the mouth it's generous, rounded and calm, but light on its feet and precise, avoiding any heaviness. The tannins provide a relaxed, powdery veil for the mouth and swoon. Incredible.
Wine descriptors
Captivating and Complex, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Juicy and Fruity, Something Special
Fruit aromas & flavour
Cherries, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Berries
Other aromas & flavour
Earth, Florals, Meaty, Minerality, Spices
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape variety used as an important blending component for Bordeaux Blends, but also as an exceptional stand alone expression in the Loire Valley. Cabernet Franc is the father grape to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and with a uniquely savoury dried cayenne/paprika note that distinguishes it from its child grapes. Medium bodied, graced with good levels of acidity and a slightly savoury bias, Cab Franc is a great choice for those who enjoy elegant reds with complexity and pairs perfectly with tomato based dishes and smoked meats.
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