Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny other_regions_italy Despite all of the considerable

Despite all of the considerable potential this is displaying this level of reduction is cause for concern and while it may pass

an aroma of pen ink

or is it just better absorbed

(93-96)/2035+

It was made using native yeasts and minimal sulfur

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny other_regions_italy Despite all of the considerableArgilo calcaire soil, on the plateau calcaire. Ripens last because of the soil. 60 year old vines. New barrels. A little darker than the Poyeux. There's a hint of oak spice here but it is very subtle and beautifully melded with the fresh fruit of the variety. This shows a little more of the leafy character of Caberenet Franc than the Poyeux, more graphite, exceptionally silky and alive. Less developed character on the nose. Seems cooler and fresher