Clos Rougeard

Les Poyeux Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc

9.450 ratings
9.417 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
Ira Schwartz

One sniff of the glass tells you youโ€™re in the Loire Valley. Green pepper, herbs and tobacco resonate. Precise and silky on the palate . The only thing that tempered my enthusiasm was the level of complexity was not at the level this producer is known for. Perhaps more time is needed.

One sniff of the glass tells you youโ€™re in the Loire Valley. Green pepper, herbs and tobacco resonate. Precise and silky on the palate . The only thing that tempered my enthusiasm was the level of complexity was not at the level this producer is known for. Perhaps more time is needed.

Oct 2nd, 2018
Mark Eastom

Iron, pencil shavings, wild berry, earthy spice, wet stone, great acid. Probably the best most expressive/focused cab franc Iโ€™ve ever had. Just got better and better as it opened. Thanks Doug!

Iron, pencil shavings, wild berry, earthy spice, wet stone, great acid. Probably the best most expressive/focused cab franc Iโ€™ve ever had. Just got better and better as it opened. Thanks Doug!

Sep 14th, 2018
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.4

Still young but incredible stuff. Purity that is perhaps unmatched.

Still young but incredible stuff. Purity that is perhaps unmatched.

Sep 7th, 2018
Ryan Mullins

A ๐Ÿ‘ถ

A ๐Ÿ‘ถ

Jul 28th, 2017
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.6

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Feb 5th, 2017
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.2

A bit shut down and closed at the moment. Aromatics and palette were tight and not terribly generous. Still pretty nice though.

A bit shut down and closed at the moment. Aromatics and palette were tight and not terribly generous. Still pretty nice though.

Sep 18th, 2016
Nick Davis

Roasted red chilies, smoke, perfume and micro-tannins. Boom boom pow ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ฃ

Roasted red chilies, smoke, perfume and micro-tannins. Boom boom pow ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ฃ

Sep 15th, 2016
Anthony Cailan

So beautiful

So beautiful

Jan 22nd, 2016
Anthony Lombardi

Aromatically, pretty much perfection. Elegant & silky with layers of texture. Kept unfolding with nuance & detail with air. Acid brightens the pure brisk fruit. Drinking beautifully at age ten.

Aromatically, pretty much perfection. Elegant & silky with layers of texture. Kept unfolding with nuance & detail with air. Acid brightens the pure brisk fruit. Drinking beautifully at age ten.

Mar 28th, 2021
Alvaro Bustillos

George Modern

George Modern

Jul 31st, 2019