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
Nice context point to the Rougeard. Much leaner with a nice mineral kick. Never heard of this producer before. — 8 years ago
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
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
& 2013 clos rougeard breze — 3 years ago
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
Like clos rougeard but not quite. — 7 years ago
2002. Similar style to the Rougeard and just as good! — 8 years ago
Clos rougeard who? — 7 years ago
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
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
Alexander Vadas
Nose of this wine has similar beauty to Rougeard — 3 years ago