Clos Rougeard
"Brézé" Saumur Chenin Blanc
Lives up to its reputation. Just starting to open up (even after three hours in the decanter)
Lives up to its reputation. Just starting to open up (even after three hours in the decanter)
Jul 27th, 2015Rich verging on waxy but outstanding length and balance. Nice intro to this gem of a producer!
Rich verging on waxy but outstanding length and balance. Nice intro to this gem of a producer!
Nov 26th, 2014Took a little while to come out but it certainly shows more on the nose than the '06. Not the most focused on the palate, but still enjoyable.
Took a little while to come out but it certainly shows more on the nose than the '06. Not the most focused on the palate, but still enjoyable.
Mar 26th, 2014Énorme. Vivra de longues années. Équilibre parfait.
Énorme. Vivra de longues années. Équilibre parfait.
May 30th, 2013This has to be the apogee of this here grape. Unlucky for this bottle, then, that it was served next to 02 Raveneau
This has to be the apogee of this here grape. Unlucky for this bottle, then, that it was served next to 02 Raveneau
Apr 30th, 2018Wow. Totally mistook this for high end white burgundy blind. Sexy tarry oak frames lively fruit.
Wow. Totally mistook this for high end white burgundy blind. Sexy tarry oak frames lively fruit.
Dec 7th, 2017I have never had the white before. A very layered and complex wine. On the nose and palate one gets fruit but it is dominated by apricot. Some Chenin lanolin there but I would not call this Chenin if I was tasting blind. IMO the wood contributes weight not flavor. Seemed like it had years to go. A unique wine.
I have never had the white before. A very layered and complex wine. On the nose and palate one gets fruit but it is dominated by apricot. Some Chenin lanolin there but I would not call this Chenin if I was tasting blind. IMO the wood contributes weight not flavor. Seemed like it had years to go. A unique wine.
Jun 27th, 2017