{"product_id":"clos-rougeard-saumur-champigny-les-poyeux-loire-france-2018","title":"Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux, Loire, France 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClos Rougeard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a legendary, small-production estate in Saumur-Champigny that set the benchmark for Cabernet Franc in the Loire Valley. Made famous by the Foucault brothers, the wines are produced with meticulous vineyard work, native fermentations, and long aging, resulting in remarkably refined, age-worthy expressions. Known for their silky tannins, mineral depth, and layered aromatics of red fruit, florals, and spice, Clos Rougeard wines combine precision and elegance with the ability to evolve beautifully over decades, making them some of the most sought-after bottles in France.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eSaumur-Champigny “Les Poyeux” 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully structured, site driven Cabernet Franc from one of the estate’s most revered single vineyards in Chacé. Sourced from old vines on clay-limestone soils, the wine is fermented with native yeasts and aged 18–24 months in barrel, giving it both depth and polish. The 2018 vintage leans slightly richer and more powerful than typical Poyeux, showing layered notes of black cherry, plum, violet, tobacco, and subtle spice, supported by fine, structured tannins and mineral tension. While already expressive, it remains tightly wound and built for aging, with a long, savory finish and the hallmark precision and elegance that define Clos Rougeard.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45763197042874,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_9826.jpg?v=1775686262","url":"https:\/\/www.albatrosswines.com\/products\/clos-rougeard-saumur-champigny-les-poyeux-loire-france-2018","provider":"Albatross Wine Co ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}