Clos Rougeard

Loire Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc of mineral precision and depth.

Clos Rougeard sits in Saumur, the heart of the Middle Loire, where cool-climate viticulture shapes wines of precision and mineral tension. The winery works with two principal grapes: Chenin Blanc for white wines and Cabernet Franc for reds—varieties that define the region's character. The Brézé Saumur Blanc, made from Chenin Blanc, demonstrates the grape's capacity for complexity and aging potential. In red, Le Bourg and Les Poyeux, both Saumur Champigny bottlings from Cabernet Franc, show the variety's signature structure and dark fruit. Decanter and Wine Advocate have rated these wines, placing them among the region's most compelling expressions. The Loire's slate and limestone soils impart a distinctive salinity and freshness that runs through the portfolio.