Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2006 - Magnum - Clos Rougeard

Tasting notes for the Saumur-Champigny "Les Poyeux" 2006 - Clos Rougeard (Magnum)

• EYE: The Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2006 from Clos Rougeard boasts a deep and intense red color, with shimmering purple reflections. Its magnum format gives it an imposing presence and makes it the perfect cuvée for any occasion.
• NOSE: This wine reveals a complex and captivating aromatic bouquet. Aromas of ripe black fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, mingle with notes of licorice, black pepper, and tobacco. Subtle nuances of undergrowth and leather add an earthy and elegant dimension to this impressive olfactory palette.
• MOUTH: This cuvée of Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2006 offers a velvety texture and a powerful structure. Silky and well-integrated tannins support a collection of flavors of stewed black fruits, cherry, and plum, enhanced by spicy and mineral notes. Lively acidity brings freshness and balance to the whole, for a long and persistent finish once the tasting is over.

In short: The Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2006 from Clos Rougeard, presented here in magnum format, is a red wine from the Loire Valley of great complexity and remarkable elegance. Not surprising, when you know that it was vinified by the famous Foucault brothers. It can be kept for several more years in the cellar to allow its aromas to fully develop. This wine will elegantly accompany a variety of dishes, such as roasted duck breast, grilled lamb chops, pasta dishes with wild mushrooms, aged cheeses, and desserts with dark chocolate.

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