Philippe Germain brings out the best in the Chenin grape variety on this clay-siliceous terroir in the Layon region. Skillfully vinified, this Anjou wine is beautifully balanced. Its nose opens with notes of white flowers, citrus zest, and mint. This cuvée has good length, is taut and sapid, and full of deliciousness. A superb success!
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Eye
Lemon yellow color with bright highlights
Nose
Open nose of white flowers, citrus zest, and mint
Mouth
Aromatic complexity with exotic fruits and citrus notes, great freshness, beautiful balance
Serve
Between 8° et 10°C
Open
1/4 hour before service
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with starters (asparagus, melon, goat cheese salad, etc.), white meats, fish, mild cheeses, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, consistent with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Philippe Germain—brother of Thierry Germain, from the Roches Neuves estate in Saumur-Champigny—also works with Chenin, on schist terroirs! He cultivates 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43), in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. Finer pressing, slightly less ripeness at harvest for the whites, and less sulfur in the winemaking process were the adjustments that greatly improved the estate, which became part of the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took over the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of raising it to the highest level. From 2010 onwards, the turning point became apparent and the wines gained in depth and brilliance. This is a reliable address, driven by care and hard work. Well done!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
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 red wines. The vineyard, which is organically farmed, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Customer rating
2/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. PAUL S. Published on 01/24/2025
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