Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2006 - Clos Rougeard

Tasting notes for the Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2006 - Clos Rougeard

• EYE: The Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2006 from Clos Rougeard, a vintage produced by the famous Foucault brothers, displays a deep and beautiful garnet red color with hints of garnet, revealing its youth and concentration. Its brilliant and intense appearance testifies to its quality and aging potential.
• NOSE: This wine unveils a complex and captivating aromatic bouquet. Aromas of red fruits stew, such as cherry and raspberry, harmoniously mingle with spicy notes of black pepper and delicate floral nuances of violet. Subtle hints of wood and tobacco add an additional dimension to this rich and perfumed olfactory palette.
• MOUTH: This Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2006 offers a velvety texture and elegant structure. The tannins, present but silky, support an explosion of flavors of juicy red fruits, blackberry, and blackcurrant, enhanced by spicy and mineral nuances. A lively and balanced acidity brings freshness and dynamism to the whole, leading to a persistent and smooth length.

In short: This Saumur-Champigny "Les Poyeux" 2006 from the iconic Clos Rougeard is a red wine from the Loire Valley of great elegance and remarkable aromatic complexity. It comes in very limited quantities and was made by the famous Foucault Brothers before the Bouygues Group bought their incredible estate. You can open this bottle right away, after a bit of necessary decanting. It can be stored for several more years to allow its aromas to develop further. This wine will elegantly complement a variety of dishes, such as roasted duck breasts, grilled lamb chops, or pasta with wild mushrooms.

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