Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux other_regions_italy with slightly bitter tannins and

with slightly bitter tannins and impressive persistence

There is that beguiling sense of underlying tension to the firmly stony and beautifully well-detailed broad-shouldered flavors that deliver superb length on the seamlessly well-balanced finale

it was designated as Montiotes Hautes)

bay leaf and sage to smoke and grilled beef and from blueberries and blackberries to plums laced with spice

white flowers and clear honey

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux other_regions_italy with slightly bitter tannins 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