palate coating and impressively long if youthfully austere finish

it needs short-term cellaring but should be just about immortal in the cellar

A background whiff of exotic fruit can be found on the spicy and complex nose of essence of white peach

anise and clove along with an abundance of warm earth

with intense black and blue fruit flavors and a touch of candied violet

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Bourg Vintage:2011 palate coating and impressively longThis barrel sample expresses liquorice, vanilla and dark fruits, but there's also a Burgundian undercurrent of Morello cherry that comes to the fore. Finely etched tannins provide the foundation for this outstanding 2017.