Saumur-Champigny "Les Poyeux" 1996 - Clos Rougeard
Tasting notes for the Saumur-Champigny "Les Poyeux" 1996 - Clos Rougeard
- EYE: The Saumur-Champigny "Les Poyeux" 1996 from Clos Rougeard reveals a deep garnet robe with bright ruby highlights, showcasing its vitality despite its age.
- NOSE: This vintage transports us to a garden of aromas, where jammy red fruits, macerated cherries, and spicy notes of black pepper and cloves meet, enriched by hints of leather and tobacco.
- MOUTH: A harmonious dance unfolds, with delicate tannins caressing the palate from the first sip. Red and black fruits intertwine with lively acidity, leading to a persistent, fresh, and refined finish.
In short: This Saumur-Champigny "Les Poyeux" 1996 from the famous Clos Rougeard has reached its peak and can still be enjoyed for a few more years. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, poultry in sauce, mushroom-based dishes, aged cheeses, and Mediterranean cuisine. An elegant wine that delights the senses and elevates every tasting.
Other appellations from this estate: Saumur-Champigny Le Clos, Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux, Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg, Saumur Brézé...
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Data sheet
- Vintage
- 1996
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Cabernet Franc
- Appellation
- Saumur-Champigny
- Region
- Loire
- Producer
- Clos Rougeard - Frères Foucault
- Maturity
- 10-20 years
- Serving T°
- 16°C
- Cuvée
- Les Poyeux
Clos Rougeard - Frères Foucault
The legacy of the Foucault Brothers
The Clos Rougeard is first and foremost the story of two men, who took the helm of the estate in 1969: Jean-Louis Foucault (a.k.a. "Charly") and his brother Bernard (a.k.a. "Nady"). The eighth generation of winemakers to manage the Clos, since its creation in 1664. This 10 hectares vineyard, located near the little village of Chacé (Maine-et-Loire department), produces Saumur and Saumur-Champigny appellations. There, a few old parcels coexist, such as "Les Poyeux", "Le Clos" or "Le Bourg".
Bernard and Jean-Louis were precursors when it comes to organic winemaking. Since the 1970's, they've completely banned the use of pesticides, herbicides and any other kind of chemical product. They also choose to refine their wine for long periods of time, from 18 to 30 months. The two brothers have always wanted to work just like their ancestors used to do, and it has a toll on their yields. Between 20,000 and 40,000 bottles are produced at the Clos Rougeard, depending on the year.
When Charly died in 2015, his son Antoine (the current owner of the Domaine du Collier) worked with his uncle Bernard, since he was supposed to inherit the estate. Although, to everyone's surprise, Nady ultimately decided to sell the Clos Rougeard. Thus, in 2017, Martin Bouygues, the wine-loving businessman (who bought the Château Montrose in 2006) acquired the domaine for 12 millions euros. He then appointed the oenologist Jacques-Antoine Toublanc as the new winemaker in chief of the Clos Rougeard.
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