🏰news | features + short tasting note IN ENGLISH 【An absolute classic and rare expression of Cabernet Franc, from a legendary biodynamic estate that famously outperformed top Bordeaux in a blind tasting】, the 2008 Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Le Bourg is considered an "absolute classic" from this iconic Loire Valley producer. Clos Rougeard is celebrated for its authenticity and rarity, with Le Bourg sourced from a single one-hectare plot of 70-year-old Cabernet Franc vines. The Foucault brothers, pioneers of biodynamics, gained legendary status after their 1990 Le Bourg famously beat top Bordeaux chateaux in a blind tasting. The 2008 vintage is currently quite shut down, but promises great complexity. When open, it reveals an expressive nose with the characteristic Cabernet Franc "funk," fine and round tannins, lively acidity, and emerging dark soil notes. Expect notes of leather, tobacco, oak, plum, raspberry, mushroom, bell pepper, jalapeno, lemon peel, and a floral touch. 🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing various types of suggestion east or west corresponding to wine cost IN ENGLISH This profound Cabernet Franc demands equally substantial and refined food pairings. For a luxurious Cantonese meal, consider braised beef brisket with daikon in a rich sauce, or a slow-cooked claypot chicken with mushrooms. In Western cuisine, it's an ideal partner for roast beef, prime rib, veal, truffle-infused dishes, or wild game. Its earthy and savory notes will beautifully complement these rich flavors. 🥂 fit for event suggestion IN ENGLISH This is a wine for serious collectors and truly special occasions. Its rarity and pedigree make it an exceptional choice for a celebratory dinner, a vertical tasting, or a gathering of wine connoisseurs. It's a wine that commands attention and deep appreciation. For a 2008 Clos Rougeard, it's highly recommended to decant for at least an hour, possibly longer, given its currently "shut down" nature. Serve at 16-18°C (60-64°F). Due to its age, handle the cork and capsule with care.