Clos Rougeard Vertical: 2007,2008, 2009

Grape: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 20007,2008,2009
Type: Red

he 2007, showing remarkable elegance, presented refined notes of iron and bright acidity, with a core of pure cherry and subtle truffle undertones, indicating a lighter vintage that prioritized finesse. The 2008 vintage displayed a more robust character, with a deeper concentration of fruit and a pronounced earthy minerality, showcasing the vintage's structure and aging potential. Finally the 2009, with it's riper fruit profile, showed a wonderful balance of richness and complexity. All three vintages displayed the hallmark Clos Rougeard characteristics of complex aromatics, and refined textures. This vertical tasting was a great display of the wines ability to age, and show the differences that vintage variations can bring to a wine.