Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2009

Multiple bottles served over dinner with some variation. When it struck gold, it was the standout red of the night, exuding cherry purity, with a dollop of liqueur de cerise, and distinct spring flower notes. The Burgundian palate evinced wet stone minerality that comes only from noble wines in a texture both velvety and silky, but never glossy. Complexity-lending earthiness and floral bouquet finish evoked one word: gorgeous! No new oak for the 24 months ageing, then 4 years in bottle before release. This only loses a single point to reflect the possiblity of bottle variation.