Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 lavender and campfire ash set

lavender and campfire ash set the tone

while the sweet core of fruit comes to the surface thanks to fine acidity

The explosive finish goes on and on

spice and discreet wood nuances

An overtly floral suffused nose displays notes of pear compote

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 lavender and campfire ash setDeep ruby. Lovely lift to the gamey aromas of blackberry, violet and wild flowers. Discreetly sweet, layered and seamless, showing perfectly integrated acidity and a chalky quality to the vibrant tannins. Juicy, vinous, intense and delicately suave, this distinguished cabernet franc finishes with subdued cassis fruit, subtle spices and superb length, reminding Nady of the 1993. Joel B. Payne