Brecht Spileers

9.4

Even better than I remember Rougeard and Rougeard Poyeux! Full bodied, refined, textured. True Loire ‘Grand Cru’! — 4 years ago

with Charlotte

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

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.

— 6 years ago

Neal Dessouky

9.6

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 — 7 years ago

Benoit Duhamel

9.2

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. — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Excellent Cabernet Franc from Les Poyeux in Saumur-Champigny Champigny in the heart of the Loire. This is the real deal and in the mold of the style like Sylvan Dittiere, Thierry Germain, and Joguet, maybe not quite as precise as Guiberteau or as structured and refined as Rougeard. Deeply red fruited nose and palate that show some pepper and cedar with a vein of minerality and a waft of lifted buttered brioche toast. A great look into Les Poyeux, the site made famous by Rougeard.
#loire #cabernetfranc — 8 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.6

Would need side by side with the rougeard to tell who wins. Damn incredible! Magnum — 9 years ago

with Stephen and Michael

Alexander Vadas

9.3

Nose of this wine has similar beauty to Rougeard — 4 years ago

Doctor No

9.5

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. — 6 years ago

Flavio Menezes

9.5

Beware Clos Rougeard. Cheval is coming to get you! — 8 years ago

Philip Dobrin

9.0

Like clos rougeard but not quite. — 8 years ago

Gregory Knaps

9.3

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?? — 9 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.3

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! — 9 years ago

Chris Tyler

9.2

2002. Similar style to the Rougeard and just as good! — 9 years ago

Hickoryburger

9.3

& 2013 clos rougeard breze — 4 years ago

Jiga Hitorn

9.5

Incredible. Rougeard esq — 6 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.3

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

Doug Kahn

9.4

Clos rougeard who? — 7 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.3

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. — 8 years ago

with Taylor

Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.1

Nice context point to the Rougeard. Much leaner with a nice mineral kick. Never heard of this producer before. — 9 years ago

Todd Abrams

9.5

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. — 9 years ago