Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux other_regions_italy The oak is a little

The oak is a little obvious on both nose and palate now

with slightly bitter tannins and impressive persistence

Concentrated

bay leaf and sage to smoke and grilled beef and from blueberries and blackberries to plums laced with spice

gently tannic and floral-driven finish

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux other_regions_italy The oak is a littleDeep ruby. Lovely lift to the gamey aromas of blackberry, violet and wild flowers. Discreetly sweet, layered and seamless, showing perfectly integrated acidity and a chalky quality to the vibrant tannins. Juicy, vinous, intense and delicately suave, this distinguished cabernet franc finishes with subdued cassis fruit, subtle spices and superb length, reminding Nady of the 1993. Joel B. Payne