Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 An overtly floral suffused nose

An overtly floral suffused nose displays notes of pear compote

The explosive finish goes on and on

Their vintage ports seem slow to develop

while the sweet core of fruit comes to the surface thanks to fine acidity

vibrant wild berry fruit and lively acidity to match

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 An overtly floral suffused noseDeep 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