Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux Saumur-Champigny 2006

Medium garnet color. Deep nose of red berries, pepper, flowers, so fine and beautiful. The seduction follows on the palate with its silky mouth coating, so gentle. Then flavors of red fruit, a touch of grilled bell pepper, some spices, so long finish and really charms the taster! Tasted blind (with knowing which wine it is or have seen the bottle), I was aiming at a beautiful Côte-Rôtie. I was wrong, but still explainable with the finesse of the wine. First time with this particular wine, had before the “Clos” from the same vintage. This was a magnificent wine. Superb+ (94)

Made of Cabernet Franc from a 2,9ha vineyard by “les frères Foucault”, Jean-Louis « Charlie » et Bernard « Nady ». Their wine follows the organic farming principles without having the certification since the ’70s. Aged 18-24 months in one year french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Here is a video (french only) about Le Clos Rougeard: