From the very first sip, this 2014 Clos Rougeard Le Bourg imposes its Loire elegance through a texture ideally patinated by a dozen years of aging. The 2014 vintage, characterized by a beautiful late-season balance, brings a preserved freshness to this Saumur Champigny that supports subtle aromas of violet, black plum, and a fine touch of graphite. On the palate, the now-polished tannins structure the whole with great distinction, heralding a still very promising evolution.