CLOS ROUGEARD, France

The most recent, brothers Charly and Nady Foucault, adopting a singular philosophy of “leaving the wine in peace so it can express its own identity” since they took over in the 1980s. In 2017 the estate was purchased by the Bouygues family, who have continued the work begun by their predecessors to enhance reputations of Saumur and Saumur-Champigny while maintaining a deep respect for the heritage that has gone before them.

Viticulture

The 15 hectare vineyard covers 25 unique plots that are mainly clay and limestone soils. Amongst the fauna and flora of this incredible terroir, grapes have been grown organically for almost eight generations.

Winemaking

No synthetic products are added to the vines, gentle vinification process are meticulously planned like infusions as well as taking a minimalist approach. Each cuvée carefully crafted to capture each appellation and show it at its best.