Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 1996 - Clos Rougeard

Tasting notes for the Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 1996 - Clos Rougeard

• EYE: The Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 1996 from the Clos Rougeard estate presents a deep ruby red color with slightly tiled reflections on the edge, indicative of its advanced age. Its clarity and brilliance indicate good preservation, while its nuances evoke a certain maturity.
• NOSE: This Loire red wine releases complex aromas of candied red fruits, black cherry, and dried prunes, accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper and licorice. Hints of leather and tobacco bring an earthy and evolving dimension to this aromatic bouquet, revealing the depth and richness of this wine.
• MOUTH: The Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 1996 offers a velvety texture and a generous structure. The well-integrated tannins support an explosion of flavors of ripe fruits, blackcurrant, and plums, wrapped in notes of undergrowth and truffle. Balanced acidity brings freshness and liveliness, while a long finish reveals the complexity and elegance of this wine.

In short: The Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 1996 from the Clos Rougeard estate is a Loire red wine of great finesse and remarkable aromatic complexity, reaching its peak after several years of bottle aging. This 1996 vintage was vinified by the famous Foucault brothers, long before the sale of the estate in 2017. It can be stored for a few more years to allow its aromas to fully develop. This wine will brilliantly accompany a variety of dishes, such as roasted lamb chops, duck confit dishes, tomato-based pasta dishes, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate desserts.

Other appellations from this estate: Saumur-Champigny Le Clos, Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux, Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg, Saumur Brézé...