Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 which shows excellent clarity and

which shows excellent clarity and length

while the sweet core of fruit comes to the surface thanks to fine acidity

oak-spiced finish

lavender and campfire ash set the tone

Their vintage ports seem slow to develop

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 which shows excellent clarity andDeep ruby. Lovely lift to the gamey aromas of blackberry, violet and wild flowers. Discreetly sweet, layered and seamless, showing perfectly integrated acidity and a chalky quality to the vibrant tannins. Juicy, vinous, intense and delicately suave, this distinguished cabernet franc finishes with subdued cassis fruit, subtle spices and superb length, reminding Nady of the 1993. Joel B. Payne