Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Le Burg 2020

Of the three great Cabernet Francs from the legendary Loire estate Clos Rougeard, "Le Bourg? is the primus inter pares. Planted in 1948 (!) on a thin layer of clay and loam over solid clay-limestone in the heart of Chacé, this vineyard produces full-bodied, fruity, and meaty Cabernets brimming with unbridled power. This is also true of the 2020 vintage, characterized by perfect physiological ripeness: the glass is filled with abundant red fruit (cherry, raspberry), accompanied by firm tannins and a complex spiciness. Not to mention, of course, the irresistible, smoky minerality that lends these Cabernet Francs their magic and makes them so distinctive. If you want to know what's possible with Cabernet Franc, you can't miss this Clos Rougeard!