Philippe Germain brings out the best expression of the Chenin grape on this clay-silica terroir in the Layon region. Skillfully vinified by his brother Thierry, this Anjou offers aromatic precision and exemplary purity and finesse. A superb success!
Features
Estate
Château de la Roulerie
Vintage
2015
Designation
Anjou
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Chenin
Terroirs
schist and phtanite soils, south/southwest exposure
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
manual with 2 successive sorting operations
Winemaking
in 400-litre oak barrels aged 2 to 4 years for 20 days
Breeding
on fine lees for 4 to 6 months with weekly stirring
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
yellow colour with bright reflections
Nose
dominated by white flowers
Mouth
Round and silky. Complex aromas of exotic fruit and citrus. Very long persistence.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/4h before service
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with white meats, fish in sauce and shellfish, or discover dishes spiced up with subtle spices, saffron or curry, exotic, Asian or wok cuisine...
Château de la Roulerie
Anjou
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Philippe Germain - brother of Thierry Germain, of Domaine des Roches Neuves in Saumur-Champigny - also makes chenin on schist terroirs! He farms 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43), in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. Finer pressings, a little less ripeness at harvest for the whites, less sulfur in the vinifications have been the adjustment variables that have greatly advanced the estate, which came into the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took over the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of raising it to the top. From 2010 onwards, the turning point has been felt, and the wines are gaining in depth and brilliance. This is a sure-fire address, supported by care and hard work, and well done.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Managed by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its prestige to its sweet wines produced in the commune of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same rigor is applied to the vinification of the red wines. The vineyard, managed organically, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN M. Published on 10/09/2016
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