Clos Rougeard - Saumur Champigny Rouge Le Bourg 2012
Clos Rougeard - Saumur Champigny Rouge Le Bourg 2012 is a masterpiece from the Loire, France. This dry red Cabernet Franc has a deep ruby color, complex aromas of ripe red fruits, earth, and spices. On the palate, it is structured and elegant, with silky tannins and a long mineral finish. Aged in barriques, it offers great aging potential.
France - Loire (Saumur-Champigny) Dry Red Wine Cabernet Franc
Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Rouge Le Bourg - 2012 750 ml
881.25 €
Colour
Deep ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet
Complex notes of ripe red fruits, wet earth, sweet spices, violet, and mineral/sanguine hints.
Taste
Structured, elegant, fine silky tannins, vibrant acidity, long mineral and fruity finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% Vol.
Type of glass
Large Burgundy/Bordeaux red wine glass.
Pairings
Roasted red meats, game, sautéed mushrooms, aged cheeses.
Refinement
Long aging in French oak barriques (new & used). Decades of aging potential.
Vinification
Manual harvest, fermentation in wooden vats, long maceration, aging in barriques.