Clos Rougeard

Les Poyeux Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc

9.536 ratings
9.619 pro ratings
Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Poured into a decanter about 30min prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2005 “Les Poyeux” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart red and black fruits: currants, blackberries, dark cherry, tons of violets, horse blanket, tobacco, some pyrazines, some leather, fine warm spices, and ferrous minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and overwhelmingly sanguine. It’s incredible how much character can be packed into a 12.5% ABV wine. A stunning bottle. Drink now through 2045.

Poured into a decanter about 30min prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2005 “Les Poyeux” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart red and black fruits: currants, blackberries, dark cherry, tons of violets, horse blanket, tobacco, some pyrazines, some leather, fine warm spices, and ferrous minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and overwhelmingly sanguine. It’s incredible how much character can be packed into a 12.5% ABV wine. A stunning bottle. Drink now through 2045.

Jun 8th, 2025
Thomas Savre

2005

2005

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2015
Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

9.7

Love love love!!

Love love love!!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015
Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.7

Now that's in a good spot right now!

Now that's in a good spot right now!

Feb 11th, 2017
Rajat Parr

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.7

Soft & lush!

Soft & lush!

Jan 9th, 2016
Joe Briand

This gem from last night. No corners just pure deep fruit

This gem from last night. No corners just pure deep fruit

Nov 7th, 2014
Gaia Pannone

Retro alcohol a bit invasive

Retro alcohol a bit invasive

Oct 4th, 2016
Julien Marchand

Bu un solide vingt ans trop tôt. Tastecamp BYO.

Bu un solide vingt ans trop tôt. Tastecamp BYO.

May 22nd, 2013
Kit H

Pyrazine settled into glorious cellar funk, settled into fruit, settled into I'm gonna STFU and enjoy this.

Pyrazine settled into glorious cellar funk, settled into fruit, settled into I'm gonna STFU and enjoy this.

Dec 28th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.4

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jul 7th, 2017