Scores : Le Point 15/20, Gault Millau 14,5/20
" This year, La Roulerie offers a high-flying Anjou born of very pure, healthy material. The greediness is still there, with intense notes of blackcurrant and wild strawberry that generously coat the tannins." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 Gault Millau). Vinified by the talented Thierry Germain (domaine des Roches Neuves), this 2009 is a wine of immediate pleasure, combining finesse and elegance to delight the taste buds. A real favorite of the 1J1V team!
Features
Estate
Château de la Roulerie
Vintage
2009
Designation
Anjou
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
lean, deep schist soils on the right bank of the Layon, with excellent south/southwest exposure
Viticulture
sustainable cultivation with tillage
Harvest
Manual, with rigorous table sorting and 100% eraflage
Winemaking
vatting in stainless steel vats with frequent pumping over, maceration for 8 to 15 days.
Breeding
on fine lees in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 4 months, then stored in bottle for a minimum of 6 months before marketing
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep red colour
Nose
a harmonious blend of ripe red berries, a beautiful expression of ripe grapes
Mouth
elegant, with roundness and suppleness and a long, lingering finish
Serve
between 13 and 16°C
Open
1/2h before service
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur de la charcuterie, des viandes rouges, des petits gibiers et un plateau de fromages (pâtes molles et croûtes fleuries).<br/>
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
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by Mme MARIE S. Published on 16/04/2013
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