Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 lavender and campfire ash set

lavender and campfire ash set the tone

vibrant wild berry fruit and lively acidity to match

which shows excellent clarity and length

and Mesnil

spice and discreet wood nuances

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Poyeux Vintage:2012 lavender and campfire ash setDeep ruby. Lovely lift to the gamey aromas of blackberry, violet and wild flowers. Discreetly sweet, layered and seamless, showing perfectly integrated acidity and a chalky quality to the vibrant tannins. Juicy, vinous, intense and delicately suave, this distinguished cabernet franc finishes with subdued cassis fruit, subtle spices and superb length, reminding Nady of the 1993. Joel B. Payne