Clos Rougeard - Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux 2018

DECANTER: "Subtle minerality on the nose, and like Le Clos this is showing roasted meat characters segueing into animal, but fainter than Le Clos. The palate has an even greater sense of purity and clarity of Cabernet Franc expression, with some hints of tobacco coming out in the glass followed by a sense of chocolate to the texture. There’s a greater sense of fine tannins in the background, partly due to oak (one-year-old barriques as opposed to old barriques used for Le Clos). It's less approachable than Le Clos and will need longer to express itself."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Nose complex and restrained with just a hint of chocolate. Rich and almost sweet on attack then tightens to give length and drive. Slight ‘solar’ feel but quality of tannins exceptional."