Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg," Clos Rougeard (stained labels)
Organic

Saumur-Champigny "Le Bourg," Clos Rougeard (stained labels) - 1995

750 mL
Item # 51853

Le Bourg is from vines averaging 80 years old, planted on a thin layer of clay over a deep bed of tuffeau, also in Chacé. The combination of vine age and thin soil makes this a powerfully structured wine that has aged gracefully. Pair with pork with fennel and star anise.

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Color
Red
Vintage
1995
Country
France
Region
Loire
Sub-Region
Anjou and Saumur
Appellation/Village
Saumur-Champigny
Producer
Clos Rougeard
Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc
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Item Notes

  • Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

More About This Wine

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Cabernet Franc

Relegated to moderate obscurity in modern times, Cabernet Franc is in fact the proud parent of the attention-hogging Cabernet Sauvignon (after an illicit affair with Sauvignon Blanc a hundred-odd years ago). Cabernet Franc has remained close to its roots in France, enjoying small pockets of popularity primarily in the Loire Valley (specifically in Chinon), where it is often bottled as a varietal wine, and in Bordeaux where it is still used in moderate percentages in the typical blends. In fact,...

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