Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux, Loire, France 2019

Saumur-Champigny ‘Les Poyeux’, Loire, France 2019

A legendary Cabernet Franc from Clos Rougeard, one of the Loire Valley’s most revered and collectible domaines. Sourced from the celebrated Les Poyeux vineyard, where sandy-clay soils lend the wine its distinctive finesse and aromatic complexity, the 2019 is a beautiful expression of precision and elegance. Aromas of black cherry, raspberry and cassis mingle with violet, licorice, savory herbs and subtle smoky spice. The palate is silky and beautifully layered, with concentrated fruit, refined tannins and vibrant freshness leading into a long, mineral-driven finish. More perfumed and supple than the domaine’s formidable Le Bourg, Les Poyeux delivers depth without sacrificing delicacy. A benchmark Loire red with the pedigree to reward patient cellaring, this is a rare opportunity for collectors to experience Cabernet Franc at its most sophisticated.