Clos Rougeard

3/29/19 -

Descending the sloping tunnel into the cellar at Clos Rougeard was to enter a world apart, a separate reality of wine presided over by the keen intelligence and sharp-edged wit of Nadi Foucault. I took rudimentary  notes there once (1988 Bourg: first year bottled separately, youthful nose of black fruits, palate incredibly complex, floral red and black fruits, excellent) but soon learned to stop writing and experience the moment.  A few highlights - 1996 Bourg, 1934 Poyeaux and perhaps the most memorable moment of my tasting life, 1921 Coteaux de Saumur. It gives us great pleasure to offer this collection of Clos Rougeard. They are expensive, but there is simply no way to obtain the wines and re-sell them at a lower price, and our margins are not inflated. Given the profound nature and rarity of the wines, and the recent change in ownership, they are worth it. David Lillie