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Red
2016 Clos Rougeard (Foucault) Saumur-Champigny
Cabernet Franc
- France
- Loire Valley
- Anjou-Saumur
- Saumur-Champigny
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Community Tasting Notes 17
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UFGators wrote:
April 25, 2024 - Second time tasting this vintage. Compared to the 2015 and 2017, this is the most elegant but could be a good sign that there is even more depth to come in the future as this could be tightly wound. Simply incredible to drink right now. Gave this an hour in the decanter. Last vintage of the original owner Foucault.
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soyhead wrote:
January 10, 2024 - nose -lovely cranberry, orange peel, earthy. smells like a good burgundy
mouth- lovely very fresh red fruits, sophisticated, would not guess cabfranc -
acyso wrote: 88 points
December 19, 2023 - Yet another Terroir Tuesday at Table, Donkey and Stick ft. Clos Rougeard (Chicago, IL): Not a very convincing showing, and clearly the least favourite of the three vintages on show tonight. Dirty, thin, and weedy, with pronounced barnyard notes. The lightest of the three on the palate, with good acidity but the flavour profile just isn't working out here. Maybe atypical?
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melvinyeowq wrote: flawed
December 16, 2023 - BTG at Wine Universe by Little Somm (SH): A little tired and oxidised, probably because it was the last pour from coravin. To the bar’s credit, they took it back. But don't think even a perfect bottle would have matched the elegant red-fruited older Rougeards that I've had, seemed too dark and alcoholic.
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rlove wrote: 91 points
October 21, 2023 - These wines have unfortunately been trending toward a more polished style for awhile and it's hard to say how much of the vintage's crazy heat at its tail vs manipulation is responsible for what here but the 2016 shows a glossy, juicy profile trending black with minimal Cabernet franc characteristics. Deep purple in color. Finishes with a bit of spice.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Clos Rougeard (Foucault)
- Varietal Cabernet Franc
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- SubRegion Anjou-Saumur
- Appellation Saumur-Champigny
- UPC Codes 4000147142317, 4000149326517
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 34 (5%)
- In Cellars 633 (87%)
- Consumed 59 (8%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionLoire Valley
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