Clos Rougeard

Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2015

9.4

The initial taste had me as it was so delicate with the red fruit that seemed to gain strength in my mouth. The green note is there but only really as an accent on the finish. CF from Loire Valley is under appreciated. — 4 days ago

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Douglas Braun

Love that producer benchnark

Ed Chin

@douglas braun Agreed, though hard to come by let alone the price.

Douglas Braun

@Ed Chin yes for sure - is not cheep 😞

Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir)

Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005

Doug Powers

9.4

Beautiful Loire Cabernet Franc, just a touch of green in the fruit, but with that cool climate feel, long finish, terrific wine, thanks to Eric Texier for telling us (my wine group) that Lenoir was making great Cab Franc!! — a month ago

with Jim

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Ira Schwartz

@Doug Powers Love the Texier anecdote

Doug Powers

@Ira Schwartz, all true, he took us to Domaine Chamonard (we were so cold tasting there that our teeth were literally chattering), also Lapalu and Janin in Beaujolais, always in his own cellars, and we’d spend a day at the Marche aux Vins in Ampuis!! In addition to making fabulous wines himself, Eric was so generous with his knowledge and connections, Lenoir in Chinon being another one!!

Ira Schwartz

@Doug Powers I know it’s all true. Some of the wine folks I hang out with are close to him and every time he would visit NYC they would have dinners with him.

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Les Granges Chinon Cabernet Franc 2019

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | Solid Chinon with good structure | paired with tagliatelle deer stew and shi take mushrooms. — 13 days ago

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Domaine de la Pépière

Clos des Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2020

romo

9.0

Called Gruner. Grassy vegetal nose, med + acid. — 12 days ago

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Clos Rougeard

Le Bourg Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2018

Willem Booij

9.6

Clos Rougeard Le Bourg 2018 (Magnum)

Deep ruby in the glass. The bouquet is truly very fine: refined and elegant, with aromas of cassis, black cherry and plum, lifted by graphite, tobacco and a touch of violets.

On the palate, the first impression is the velvety texture. The tannins are ripe and finely grained, well integrated into a wine that balances power with elegance.

The fruit is pure and lively, supported by fresh acidity and a clear sense of minerality.

The finish is long and harmonious, with dark berries and subtle spice lingering. Already impressive today, with plenty of potential to evolve further.

For me the best Le Bourg in years! — 2 months ago