Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 'Le Bourg' 2011 Super Premium The 1990 Penfolds Grange is

The 1990 Penfolds Grange is one of the best yet

The full-bodied palate is almost impenetrable - densely laden with taut black fruits and earthy accents

The Chateau Trotanoy 2020 wine was purchased en-primeur and has been stored in temperature controlled conditions since purchase

aged in large oak foudre for 12 months

Simply gorgeous

Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 'Le Bourg' 2011 Super Premium The 1990 Penfolds Grange isI purchased this wine on release from the importer and have had it hidden at the back of my cellar (temp controlled) since that time. Only recently offered for sale, it's from from cult producer Clos Rougeard, based in the Saumur Champigny appellation of the Loire Valley. The estate has been run by the Foucault family since 1894, and in 1969 was taken over by brothers Bernard (better known as "Nady") and Charly Foucault. They produce only four wines: