Clos Rougeard Le Bourg - Saumur-Champigny - Red - 2015 :

 

The Legend of Saumur-Champigny: Clos Rougeard Le Bourg

The Clos Rougeard 'Le Bourg' is the benchmark for world-class Cabernet Franc. This iconic, single-vineyard bottling from the Loire Valley is a true cult wine, celebrated for its profound depth and ethereal elegance. Sourced from some of the oldest vines on the estate's finest limestone-clay terroir, it embodies the meticulous, organic farming and traditional, non-interventionist winemaking philosophy of the Foucault family legacy.

Sommelier's Tasting Notes

• Appearance: A concentrated, deep ruby with a beautiful, evolving garnet rim.
• Aroma: A captivating and layered nose of concentrated black fruit, forest floor, sweet spice, and a distinctive graphite minerality.
• Taste: Exhibits superb structure and density, yet retains a remarkable freshness. The tannins are exceptionally fine-grained, offering a silky mouthfeel and a long, savoury finish that truly sets it apart from its peers.

Food Matching & Serving Advice

This wine is built for extended cellaring. For immediate enjoyment, ensure it is decanted for at least two hours. Serve at 16°C-18°C (60°F-64°F).

• Ideal Food Matches: Traditional Sunday Roast Lamb (with rosemary and garlic), Beef Wellington, Game Pie (Venison or Partridge), or mature, hard English Cheeses.

Saumur-Champigny 2015
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