Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Clos Rougeard 2004
Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Clos Rougeard 2004 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Franc (Saumur-Champigny, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with charcuterie, roast chicken, vegan food, bolognese. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Listed at £290.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux Clos Rougeard 2004 is a mature single-vineyard Cabernet Franc produced in the Saumur village of Chacé. The vineyard spans three hectares of 45-year-old vines planted in sandy, well-drained soil, promoting low yields and concentrated fruit. This wine undergoes traditional vinification methods, with full destemming and no intervention from chaptalisation or artificial additives. It is fermented slowly over several weeks, and aged for 18 months in oak barrels, ensuring a natural expression of terroir. Clos Rougeard is renowned for its biodynamic practices, having never used herbicides or synthetic fertilisers, upholding an artisanal winemaking ethos.