Clos Rougeard

Clos du Jaugueyron

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Nose of this wine has similar beauty to Rougeard — 3 years ago

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Foradori

Granato Teroldego 2011

Nose reminded of Rougeard (ethereal, intoxicating, lovely) yet lighter in structure. Impressive — 6 years ago

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Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Beautiful wine. This was direct from the Chateau and it showed. Among the most elegant and poised Bordeaux I’ve had, reminded me of Clos Rougeard, fair bit of acidity and lift. Very aromatic. 12% alcohol. They don’t (can’t) make it like this any more. Excellent. 1989 Vintage — 6 years ago

Inconnu

Los Carneros Cabernet Franc 2014

Completely blown away with my decision to open this and drink it here. So glad I did. I left with 3 bottles. Clos Rougeard came to mind. I can't say more than that. People will find out. This wine is the truth. — 7 years ago

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Domaine de la Taille aux Loups

Remus Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2010

Marc On
9.1

Nice context point to the Rougeard. Much leaner with a nice mineral kick. Never heard of this producer before. — 8 years ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos de L'Échelier Dampierre Sur Loire Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2014

2014. Old vine Cabernet Franc growing directly out of solid limestone. It's taken me a while to wrap my brain around the greatness of Thierry Germain's wines. They are coiled springs unfolding in a slow trajectory towards pristine black raspberry fruit and scents of rain-washed earth. Dare I say finer examples of raw Saumur-Champigny terroir than Clos Rougeard. — 8 years ago

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Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2009

Like the Rougeard of the northern rhone for me. Who knew cornas could make beautiful women like this? Hell yes please more please — 8 years ago

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Marc Plouzeau

Ante Phylloxera Clos de Maulevrier Franc De Pied Touraine Cabernet Franc 2012

Wow. Amazing on day 2 (day 1 was dark red fruit and a lot of red bell pepper) with a nose that was like a raft of strawberry, raspberry and a bit of boysenberry with more subtle tones of bell pepper, tobacco and earth. No noticeable wood, ample acidity but not austere. Hits a sweet spot for Cab Franc. For history, quality, QPR - will take this over Rougeard any day. — 5 years ago

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Chris MacLean

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@Noah Raizman How long do you think this will last? I’m holding a few bottles
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@Chris MacLean at least a decade of not more. This is lithe but has good tannic density and continue to improve to day three. Not monolithic nor mouthdrying like some young Bordeaux, but this should certainly age well
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@Noah Raizman , thanks for the data point. As I suspected/hoped you’d say!

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Beware Clos Rougeard. Cheval is coming to get you! — 7 years ago

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Domaine Guiberteau

Clos des Carmes Monopole Brézé Saumur Chenin Blanc 2010

Would need side by side with the rougeard to tell who wins. Damn incredible! Magnum — 8 years ago

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Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir)

Chinon Cabernet Franc

2002. Similar style to the Rougeard and just as good! — 8 years ago

Marc liked this

Domaine Guiberteau

Brézé Saumur Chenin Blanc 2015

Incredible. Rougeard esq — 5 years ago

Al, Adam and 3 others liked this

Couly-Dutheil

Clos de l'Olive Chinon Cabernet Franc 2015

I’ve enjoyed several of their whites but this was my first encounter with a Red from Couly-Dutheil.
It will for sure not be my last....

IMHO not that far behind Clos Rougeard for a fraction of the price.

— 5 years ago

David, Greg and 7 others liked this

Thibault Liger-Belair

Les Renardes Corton Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Servi à l'aveugle pour testé le Clos Rougeard. Fruits noirs, épices, le bois est encore présent et se développe avec l'air bien et en a besoin. Texture soyeuse, belle rondeur. — 7 years ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

La Marginale Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2011

From Les Poyeaux. 40-yr-old vines. After about 20 minutes or so really spreads its wings. My last bottle but this has years of development left. Clos Rougeard who?? — 8 years ago

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Domaine Bernard Baudry

La Croix Boissée Chinon Cabernet Franc 2011

Choice stuff - starting open up & blossom! Could own 4or5 of these or one bottle of Rougeard, I'll take the Baudry and enjoy now and down the line! — 8 years ago

Ira, Casey and 3 others liked this

Domaine Des Vignes du Maynes (Julien Guillot)

Cuvée 910 Clos des Vignes du Maynes Mâcon-Cruzille Pinot Noir 2012

Light, smokey, chuggable. First this, then the Rougeard. Today was a good day. — 8 years ago

Mathias, Ira and 3 others liked this