📌 Description
Saumur-Champigny Le Clos 2010 – Domaine Clos Rougeard is a mythical Cabernet Franc from the Loire, considered one of the greatest global expressions of this grape. In this exceptional vintage, it stands out for its rare aromatic depth, silky texture, and timeless elegance.
🍇 Grape Variety
100% Cabernet Franc.
A majestic expression of the grape: blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, violet, sweet pepper, blond tobacco, fine spices, and a subtle mineral touch.
🌍 Region / Country
Loire Valley – Saumur-Champigny (France).
Clos Rougeard is rooted in clay-limestone and tuffeau soils, giving wines perfect balance between freshness, intensity, and longevity.
🌡️ Serving Temperature
Serve between 16 and 17 °C (61–63 °F). Decant for 1 to 2 hours to reveal the full complexity of this vintage.
⏳ Ageing Potential
20 to 35 years.
• 2015–2025: youthful brilliance, with power and fruit intensity.
• 2026–2035: peak, a masterful balance of refinement and depth.
• After 2036: tertiary evolution with leather, truffle, tobacco, and forest floor.
👁️ Appearance
• Color: deep garnet red, with tile-like highlights as it ages.
• Clarity: clear and bright.
• Legs: dense and regular, showing concentration and elegance.
👃 Nose
• Aromatic intensity: complex and captivating.
• First nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry.
• Second nose: violet, sweet pepper, blond tobacco, truffle, mineral and spicy notes.
👄 Palate
• Attack: ample and silky.
• Structure: refined, melted tannins with perfectly integrated acidity.
• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, fine spices, flowers, tobacco, minerality.
• Overall balance: refined, harmonious, and persistent.
• Length: exceptional, with a noble, deep finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
• Noble red meats (grilled beef, roasted lamb).
• Game (venison, hare, wild boar).
• Refined slow-cooked dishes (daube, game stew).
• Characterful aged cheeses (Selles-sur-Cher, Comté, old Cantal).
⭐ Overall Impression / Style
Saumur-Champigny Le Clos 2010 – Domaine Clos Rougeard is an extraordinary wine, combining intensity, elegance, and depth. An absolute benchmark for Cabernet Franc, it embodies the timeless grandeur of the Loire.
