2020 Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Le Bourg [V94] Subregion_Columbia Valley Scents of vanilla and honey

Scents of vanilla and honey with smoky undertones hit the nose

Drinking Window: 2025-2060

The wine was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation to soften the naturally high acidity

which feels very integrated and softened the tannins that feel velvety but without losing grip

all planted in 1998

2020 Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Le Bourg [V94] Subregion_Columbia Valley Scents of vanilla and honeyProducer: Clos Rougeard Region: Saumur, Loire Valley, France Varietal: Cabernet Franc Year: 2020 Vinous, 94 Points "The 2020 Le Bourg is a baby. This is not due to be released until March 2026 and you can see why: it is far too young. The 2020 provides the flavor of a big wine, but it's not a big wine, remaining just short of medium bodied. It sports intense concentration and richness, offering classical scents of smoky bacon and coffee grounds