2019 Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Blanc Breze

Chenin Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

VN 97 DC 92
VN 97

Vinous, July 2024

The nose of the 2019 Brézé is richly fruited and creamy, showing tropical pineapple characters and giving the impression of opulence. It is concentrated and powerful with real intensity of flavor. Well-judged oak use...
DC 92

Decanter, June 2022

A typically savoury Chenin nose followed by mineral notes. The wine is quite tight at present, and this is definitely a fresher style than we have seen in the past. Faintly nutty at the end. Overall the style has more...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chenin Blanc
Country
France
Region
Loire Valley
Sub-region
Saumur
Appellation
Saumur Champigny
Vintage
2019
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.00%
Closure
Cork

The 2019 Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Blanc Brézé, made from Chenin Blanc, hails from the renowned Loire Valley in France. This white wine presents a distinctive character, indicative of its Saumur Champigny appellation. The wine has garnered attention from professional reviewers for its unique style and character.

Decanter awarded the wine a score of 92, describing it as having a "typically savoury Chenin nose" with prominent mineral notes. The review notes the wine's tightness and freshness, highlighting its faintly nutty finish. Decanter also mentions that the 2019 vintage shows more tension compared to previous years, marking it as a "very definite style of Chenin."

Vinous provided an excellent review, scoring the wine a remarkable 97. Rebecca Gibb MW from Vinous praises the wine for its rich and creamy nose, infused with tropical pineapple characters that suggest opulence. The wine is noted for its concentration and power, with intense flavors. The review appreciates the well-judged oak use, which adds a smoky, spicy note and complements the wine's acidity and salinity. Gibb concludes that this wine represents "dry Chenin Blanc at its best—ripe, powerful and fresh."

In summary, the 2019 Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Blanc Brézé offers a blend of savory and mineral qualities, combined with rich fruitiness and a creamy texture. It reflects a fresher style with pronounced tension, making it a noteworthy choice for those seeking a distinguished Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. The wine's impressive reviews and high scores underscore its quality and appeal.