Clos Rougeard - Saumur-Champigny - Le Clos - Red - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 Saumur-Champigny Red Le Clos, the flagship cuvée of Clos Rougeard, is crafted from 15 parcels of clay-limestone soils. It stands out with its silky texture and seductive suppleness, revealing elegant notes of red and black fruit, floral hints, and delicate spices. The palate unfolds with finesse, supported by the vintage’s natural concentration and balance. The finish is fresh and precise, leaving a lasting impression of purity and refinement — a hallmark of this iconic estate.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 15 clay-limestone plots in Saumur-Champigny. Gentle vinification with a minimalist approach. Aged over 2 years in barrels and several years in bottles in the heart of the tuffeau cellars, seven meters below ground.

Certified organic wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Country terrine with mushrooms, grilled or baked beef, duck aiguillettes with green pepper, lamb chops marinated in Espelette pepper.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A true pinnacle of the Loire Valley, Clos Rougeard is a name inseparable from the legacy of Charly and Nady Foucault — the visionary artisans behind its success. Pioneers of organic viticulture as early as the 1970s, the Foucault brothers showcased the full potential of Saumur-Champigny’s unique terroirs, proving their capacity to produce wines of extraordinary depth and longevity.  
For wine enthusiasts, the name "Clos Rougeard" resonates like a perfectly tuned note — a masterful expression of Cabernet Franc grown on the region’s iconic soils of flint, limestone, and sand.  

Now under the stewardship of the Bouygues family, the estate continues its tradition of excellence, with its wines as sought-after as ever.