Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Bourg other_regions_australia frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet

frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge

There is very fine mid-palate density to the much bigger and more powerful flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the citrusy and bone-dry finale that offers impressive persistence

30% Merlot

Otherwise the restrained medium weight flavors possess excellent structural ripeness as well as fine size

I have encountered better bottles in the past

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Bourg other_regions_australia frangipane and white flower-scented bouquetThis barrel sample expresses liquorice, vanilla and dark fruits, but there's also a Burgundian undercurrent of Morello cherry that comes to the fore. Finely etched tannins provide the foundation for this outstanding 2017.