Clos Rougeard
Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc
This was three wines in one. Loire in flavor, the lightness of Burgundy and the power of Bordeaux . Took about 20 minutes to open up then it never stopped giving.
This was three wines in one. Loire in flavor, the lightness of Burgundy and the power of Bordeaux . Took about 20 minutes to open up then it never stopped giving.
Aug 27th, 2018Nobody says it but this is oaky and the best kind of oak. Pure red fruited and weightless. Awesome! Tobacco and sweet red currant if you wanna be like that.
Nobody says it but this is oaky and the best kind of oak. Pure red fruited and weightless. Awesome! Tobacco and sweet red currant if you wanna be like that.
3 people found it helpfulApr 25th, 2014BELIEVE the hype. My first, so don't judge me if my rating is a little too high.
BELIEVE the hype. My first, so don't judge me if my rating is a little too high.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2016I like them with tons more time, even vintages like 8, but this one wasn't shut down at all. A good Rougeard.
I like them with tons more time, even vintages like 8, but this one wasn't shut down at all. A good Rougeard.
1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014Dense. Needs time. Will likely be a stunner in 10 years. Delicious now too. Full of texture and plump fruit, smoke and herbs.
Dense. Needs time. Will likely be a stunner in 10 years. Delicious now too. Full of texture and plump fruit, smoke and herbs.
Sep 10th, 2015Never a bad choice for roasted chicken and good friends. Still has many years ahead, but 2008 is drinking just fine now.
Never a bad choice for roasted chicken and good friends. Still has many years ahead, but 2008 is drinking just fine now.
Jun 13th, 2015End of year #canlis wine team toast. Awesome.
End of year #canlis wine team toast. Awesome.
Jan 1st, 2015