Notes from Clos Rougeard:

"Clos Rougeard was created in 1664 on the land of Chacé, a village not far from Saumur. Eight generations have succeeded one another at the head of the estate, the most recent being the Foucault brothers. From the 1980s onwards, Charly and Nady adopted a singular philosophy to enhance the terroirs of Saumur and Saumur-Champigny: leave the wine in peace so it can expresses its own identity. No synthetic products are added to the vines, gentle vinifications are thought out like infusions and minimalist approach is claimed."

Wine Advocate:

"T he 2018 Saumur Champigny Le Clos exhales aromas of blueberries, cassis, violet and smoke intertwined with carnal notes. Medium to full-bodied, layered and texture, it’s concentrated with a deep core of fruit and a firm, somewhat rustic finale, indicative of phenols. Spanning 15 parcels, Le Clos covers 4.5 hectares of profound clay soils.