Clos Rougeard

Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc

9.498 ratings

9.452 pro ratings

Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Cabernet Franc

Top Notes For

9.3

This was three wines in one. Loire in flavor, the lightness of Burgundy and the power of Bordeaux . Took about 20 minutes to open up then it never stopped giving.

This was three wines in one. Loire in flavor, the lightness of Burgundy and the power of Bordeaux . Took about 20 minutes to open up then it never stopped giving.

Aug 27th, 2018

9.7

Nobody says it but this is oaky and the best kind of oak. Pure red fruited and weightless. Awesome! Tobacco and sweet red currant if you wanna be like that.

Nobody says it but this is oaky and the best kind of oak. Pure red fruited and weightless. Awesome! Tobacco and sweet red currant if you wanna be like that.

3 people found it helpfulApr 25th, 2014

9.6

BELIEVE the hype. My first, so don't judge me if my rating is a little too high.

BELIEVE the hype. My first, so don't judge me if my rating is a little too high.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2016

Collin-Peter Casey

Northern California Sales Manager Weygandt-Metzler Importing

9.6

I like them with tons more time, even vintages like 8, but this one wasn't shut down at all. A good Rougeard.

I like them with tons more time, even vintages like 8, but this one wasn't shut down at all. A good Rougeard.

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Rose juice.

Rose juice.

Feb 23rd, 2016

Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.5

Dense. Needs time. Will likely be a stunner in 10 years. Delicious now too. Full of texture and plump fruit, smoke and herbs.

Dense. Needs time. Will likely be a stunner in 10 years. Delicious now too. Full of texture and plump fruit, smoke and herbs.

Sep 10th, 2015

9.3

Never a bad choice for roasted chicken and good friends. Still has many years ahead, but 2008 is drinking just fine now.

Never a bad choice for roasted chicken and good friends. Still has many years ahead, but 2008 is drinking just fine now.

Jun 13th, 2015

Jackson Rohrbaugh

9.4

End of year #canlis wine team toast. Awesome.

End of year #canlis wine team toast. Awesome.

Jan 1st, 2015

Wine Director Arlequin Wine Merchant & Absinthe Group Restaurants

9.3

Young but great with fried chicken.

Young but great with fried chicken.

Dec 14th, 2014

Sommelier Lippi Restaurants

9.1

Nights like this.. Surprised at how much this drinks like st Emilion. Slightly wilder & with brighter acid

Nights like this.. Surprised at how much this drinks like st Emilion. Slightly wilder & with brighter acid

Oct 26th, 2014