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The Foucault brothers Clos Rougeard 01 vs. 07

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The Foucault brothers have a long and yet quiet history producing wine under the Saumur-Champigny appellation. The vineyards are tended without herbicides or fertilisers. There is no fining and no filtration, minimal use of sulphur; the wines derived from their 10 hectares of vines worked all in a sensitive respect of Mother Nature.  the Different cuvée employs the usual recipe for absolute excellence: outstanding terroir, old vines, very tiny yields, and incredible attention to detail. A white Saumur named Brèze, made naturally from 100% Chenin Blanc, in miniscule quantities from 1 hectare of 40-50 year old vines. This wine is simply a milestone. 2001 Brèzè Beautiful and complex nose between a surface of bronze and depth mineral, aromatic range oscillating between the fungus becoming truffle, sweet spices (cloves and pepper), roasted and finely peach preserved. A very classy for an outstanding vintage. 2007 Brézè Deeply gold, great weight and concentration but it lacks