Clos Rougeard

"Brézé" Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.477 ratings
9.534 pro ratings
Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Aaron Tan

This is one wine that eludes me. I don’t get the hype - it’s always so oxidative, even across multiple vintages tried and drunk in France. I’m not sure if it’s bottle condition or style, but given my lacklustre hit rate with this cuvee, I’m inclined to rate this wine down. Still waiting for that amazing bottle which at this point will only come from generous friends - I’m dumping the rest.

This is one wine that eludes me. I don’t get the hype - it’s always so oxidative, even across multiple vintages tried and drunk in France. I’m not sure if it’s bottle condition or style, but given my lacklustre hit rate with this cuvee, I’m inclined to rate this wine down. Still waiting for that amazing bottle which at this point will only come from generous friends - I’m dumping the rest.

Aug 7th, 2024
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.5

Magnificent. Hard to imagine this drinking much better than right now. Everything in balance - honeycomb, yellow plum, herbs, resolved but present oak, and ample acidity. Texturally amazing, persistently and insistently filling every corner of the mouth. Killer.

Magnificent. Hard to imagine this drinking much better than right now. Everything in balance - honeycomb, yellow plum, herbs, resolved but present oak, and ample acidity. Texturally amazing, persistently and insistently filling every corner of the mouth. Killer.

Apr 29th, 2018
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

More advanced than I’d like

More advanced than I’d like

Feb 23rd, 2018
Yianni Stone

While the color suggests oxidation, the palate is fresh

While the color suggests oxidation, the palate is fresh

1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2017
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

8.6

Someone please tell me why people like this stuff? Anyone??

Someone please tell me why people like this stuff? Anyone??

Oct 23rd, 2016
Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.5

The nose is convertible & with some air a bit oxidative. But the palate is just amazing! Acidity, tension and length in perfection.

The nose is convertible & with some air a bit oxidative. But the palate is just amazing! Acidity, tension and length in perfection.

Jan 16th, 2016
Izek Jasper

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Nov 6th, 2015
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.2

Chenin 🙏🏼 Breze

Chenin 🙏🏼 Breze

Aug 3rd, 2015
Fraser McKinley

Textural and intriguing

Textural and intriguing

Jun 26th, 2015
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.2

Umami happening: 08 Breze with uni pasta.

Umami happening: 08 Breze with uni pasta.

Mar 1st, 2014