Saumur, Anjou Saumur

Clos Rougeard

Le Bourg Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2018

Clos Rougeard Le Bourg 2018 (Magnum)

Deep ruby in the glass. The bouquet is truly very fine: refined and elegant, with aromas of cassis, black cherry and plum, lifted by graphite, tobacco and a touch of violets.


On the palate, the first impression is the velvety texture. The tannins are ripe and finely grained, well integrated into a wine that balances power with elegance.

The fruit is pure and lively, supported by fresh acidity and a clear sense of minerality.

The finish is long and harmonious, with dark berries and subtle spice lingering. Already impressive today, with plenty of potential to evolve further.

For me the best Le Bourg in years!
— 12 days ago

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Clos Rougeard

"Brézé" Saumur Chenin Blanc 2013

Magnum. Magnificent experience! — a month ago

Jan, Ivor and 1 other liked this

Domaine des Baumard

Savennières Chenin Blanc 2020

Pale lemon color with ripe white fruits and wet stone aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and peach, very complex, lively acidity. Long finish ending with mineral and sweet honey character, will short-term age well, tasting great! — a month ago

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Château du Hureau

Tuffe Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2022

Perfectly very pleasant — 8 days ago

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Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2019 pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with intense, ripe notes of Comice pears, baked green apple, mixed fruit cup, lemons, white tree flowers, lanolin, raw almond, tarragon, a touch of raw honey and minerals. On the palate, the wine is off-dry(?) with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. I questioned the off-dry call because I actually think it’s dry but the power and ripeness of the fruit, not to mention the 15% ABV(!!), give the impression of sweetness. An utterly balanced wine despite the big personality. A wine that gives main character energy. I wish I had a week or more to track the development because this is such a wee babe. Drink now to experience its youth and enjoy through 2049. — a month ago

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Daniel M

I can completely relate to your tasting note about the mouthfeel being reminiscent of that of an off-dry wine. I had the same impression when tasting a 2013 a few years back. It was clearly a dry wine but with the touch of a sweet nectar.
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@Jay Kline Nice details here.
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@Somm David T thanks David. I just call them as I…ahem…taste them

Domaine Guiberteau

Les Moulins Saumur Chenin Blanc 2017

My second time rating this Wine lol but this time with much more age: it has a lot going on! Classic Chenin on nose & palate: sun warmed, straw, Parmesan, bruised Apple, lemon zest, and of course, loads of acid & minerality! — 3 months ago

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Domaine Guiberteau

Saumur Cabernet Franc 2015

Went fast. In the pocket CF with a nod to the new world. — a month ago

Austin, Daniel and 9 others liked this

Domaine du Collier

Saumur Blanc Chenin Blanc 2016

Maturing, rich. Needs a bit of air & food. — a month ago

Bob, romo and 12 others liked this

Moulin Touchais

Coteaux du Layon Chenin Blanc 1994

Apricot, honey, super concentrated and intense. — a month ago

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I love Moulin Touchais “stickies.” Haven’t had one in many years unfortunately. I have to change that soon.

Domaine Guiberteau

Saumur Chenin Blanc 2023

Classic honeysuckle and orchard fruit notes. Nice finish. Not super complex, but Chenin Blanc rarely is. — 2 months ago

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