ROUGEARD SAUMUR CHAMPIGNY LES CLOS 750ML

Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Le Clos is one of the most iconic red wines from the Saumur-Champignyappellation, produced by the legendary Clos Rougeard.

Description

Appearance

Deep ruby color, sometimes with garnet reflections as it ages.

Nose (aroma)

Complex and layered, with:

1. Red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry, plum)
2. Floral notes (violet)
3. Herbal and earthy nuances (fresh herbs, forest floor)
4. Subtle smoky, spicy, and mineral tones

Some vintages can also show more evolved notes like leather, meat, or graphite.

Palate

1. Medium to full-bodied
2. Silky yet structured with fine tannins
3. Fresh acidity giving balance and precision
4. Flavors of ripe berries, herbs, and spice
5. Long, refined, mineral finish

The wine is known for combining concentration with elegance rather than power.

Grape variety

100% Cabernet Franc

Style and character

1. Extremely precise and terroir-driven
2. Marked by limestone and clay soils, giving freshness and minerality
3. Made with minimal intervention (natural yeasts, long aging, no filtration)
4. Highly age-worthy, often improving over 10–20 years

Clos Rougeard is considered a “cult” producer due to its rarity and exceptional quality.

Overall impression

A benchmark Loire Valley Cabernet Franc: elegant, complex, and deeply expressive. It offers a balance of fruit, earth, and minerality with remarkable finesse and aging potential.

If you want, I can compare it to other cuvées like Les Poyeux or Le Bourg, which are even more powerful and sought-after.