Clos Rougeard 'Les Poyeux', Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley, France 2017
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The Les Poyeux vineyard from Clos Rougeard is one of the estates most celebrated plots, producing wines known for their precision and elegance. Located in Saumur-Champigny, the vineyard covers around 7 hectares and has been cultivated by the Foucault family for generations. The vines here are typically between 40 and 70 years old, planted on a gentle slope with soils rich in clay and limestone. This terroir contributes to the wines trademark minerality and depth.
Unlike Le Bourg, which is more structured and dense, Les Poyeux is often described as more delicate and approachable in its youth.
- Winemaker: Clos Rougeard, managed by the Foucault family until its sale to the Bouygues family in 2017
- Farming: Organic practices, with no chemicals or synthetic treatments
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Terroir: Limestone and clay soils in Saumur-Champigny, producing wines with depth and minerality
- Vinification: Fermented with natural yeasts and aged in French oak barrels for 18-24 months
- Aging: 18-24 months in oak, with potential for long bottle aging
- Tasting Note: Silky and refined, with flavors of red cherry, black olive, and subtle tea leaf tannins. Light-to-medium-bodied, with mouthwatering acidity and impressive purity of fruit
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Scores:
- Vinous: 95 points
- Decanter: 92 points
The Les Poyeux vineyard from Clos Rougeard is one of the estates most celebrated plots, producing wines known for their precision and elegance. Located in Saumur-Champigny, the vineyard covers around 7 hectares and has been cultivated by the Foucault family for generations. The vines here are typically between 40 and 70 years old, planted on a gentle slope with soils rich in clay and limestone. This terroir contributes to the wines trademark minerality and depth.
Unlike Le Bourg, which is more structured and dense, Les Poyeux is often described as more delicate and approachable in its youth.
- Winemaker: Clos Rougeard, managed by the Foucault family until its sale to the Bouygues family in 2017
- Farming: Organic practices, with no chemicals or synthetic treatments
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Terroir: Limestone and clay soils in Saumur-Champigny, producing wines with depth and minerality
- Vinification: Fermented with natural yeasts and aged in French oak barrels for 18-24 months
- Aging: 18-24 months in oak, with potential for long bottle aging
- Tasting Note: Silky and refined, with flavors of red cherry, black olive, and subtle tea leaf tannins. Light-to-medium-bodied, with mouthwatering acidity and impressive purity of fruit
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Scores:
- Vinous: 95 points
- Decanter: 92 points
The Les Poyeux vineyard from Clos Rougeard is one of the estates most celebrated plots, producing wines known for their precision and elegance. Located in Saumur-Champigny, the vineyard covers around 7 hectares and has been cultivated by the Foucault family for generations. The vines here are typically between 40 and 70 years old, planted on a gentle slope with soils rich in clay and limestone. This terroir contributes to the wines trademark minerality and depth.
Unlike Le Bourg, which is more structured and dense, Les Poyeux is often described as more delicate and approachable in its youth.
- Winemaker: Clos Rougeard, managed by the Foucault family until its sale to the Bouygues family in 2017
- Farming: Organic practices, with no chemicals or synthetic treatments
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Terroir: Limestone and clay soils in Saumur-Champigny, producing wines with depth and minerality
- Vinification: Fermented with natural yeasts and aged in French oak barrels for 18-24 months
- Aging: 18-24 months in oak, with potential for long bottle aging
- Tasting Note: Silky and refined, with flavors of red cherry, black olive, and subtle tea leaf tannins. Light-to-medium-bodied, with mouthwatering acidity and impressive purity of fruit
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Scores:
- Vinous: 95 points
- Decanter: 92 points
The Les Poyeux vineyard from Clos Rougeard is one of the estates most celebrated plots, producing wines known for their precision and elegance. Located in Saumur-Champigny, the vineyard covers around 7 hectares and has been cultivated by the Foucault family for generations. The vines here are typically between 40 and 70 years old, planted on a gentle slope with soils rich in clay and limestone. This terroir contributes to the wines trademark minerality and depth.
Unlike Le Bourg, which is more structured and dense, Les Poyeux is often described as more delicate and approachable in its youth.
- Winemaker: Clos Rougeard, managed by the Foucault family until its sale to the Bouygues family in 2017
- Farming: Organic practices, with no chemicals or synthetic treatments
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Terroir: Limestone and clay soils in Saumur-Champigny, producing wines with depth and minerality
- Vinification: Fermented with natural yeasts and aged in French oak barrels for 18-24 months
- Aging: 18-24 months in oak, with potential for long bottle aging
- Tasting Note: Silky and refined, with flavors of red cherry, black olive, and subtle tea leaf tannins. Light-to-medium-bodied, with mouthwatering acidity and impressive purity of fruit
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Scores:
- Vinous: 95 points
- Decanter: 92 points