Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny other_regions_italy dry and citrusy finish where

dry and citrusy finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose slowly reemerges

A terrific ’03

candied fruit

Drink now through 2020

The 2020 Croix de Labrie is superb

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny other_regions_italy dry and citrusy finish whereArgilo 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