Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 2006 - Clos Rougeard

Tasting notes for the Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 2006 - Clos Rougeard

• EYE: The Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 2006 from the Clos Rougeard estate presents itself in the glass with a deep and intense red robe, revealing a high concentration of substance. Its lively color is enhanced by garnet reflections, indicating its youthfulness and vitality.
• NOSE: Upon olfaction, this vintage unveils a pleasantly complex aromatic bouquet. Ripe black fruit aromas dominate, with delicate notes of blackberry and black cherry asserting themselves. Spicy nuances reminiscent of black pepper and cinnamon add an additional aromatic dimension. Subtle hints of undergrowth and wood, indicative of well-mastered barrel aging, complement this bouquet, lending it additional elegance.
• MOUTH: This wine reveals treasures of richness and finesse. The texture is velvety, with perfectly integrated tannins delicately coating the palate. The flavors of black fruits persist, supported by lively acidity that brings freshness and dynamism to the whole. Notes of licorice and cocoa gradually unfold, adding a gourmet and complex dimension to the wine. The finish is long and flavorful, prolonging the tasting experience.

In short: The Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg" 2006 from Clos Rougeard is a wine that is both elegant and generous, offering a rich and balanced tasting experience. Although already superb, it has an interesting aging potential, able to further develop over the years. It can thus be enjoyed in its fullness for up to a decade under optimal storage conditions. This wine pairs perfectly with a wide variety of dishes, from grilled steak to duck confit, sautéed mushrooms, aged cheeses, and flavorful Mediterranean dishes. A bottle that will please lovers of fine and balanced red wines.

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