Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Terres 2021 (Vin orange)
93/100
RVF
"An orange wine vinified in amphorae that will surprise even the most discerning wine lovers."
This cuvée is the result of a long maceration on the skins for 8 months, followed by 12 months of aging in Italian amphorae, without sulfur or filtration. Grown on flint soils, the Chenin Blanc expresses beautiful minerality, orange peel, and unparalleled freshness. Please note, this is a micro-production...
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Eye
Straw yellow color, clear
Nose
Freshness, minerality, orange peel
Mouth
Rich and round, with light tannins on the finish
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2028-2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with salmon sushi or sashimi, scallop tartare...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Thierry Germain has made his estate a benchmark and a leading address for biodynamics and great Loire wines, while successfully passing on his passion to his children, Jeanne and Louis, who now work with him. The dense, energetic wines showcase the magnificent limestone terroirs of the Saumur-Champigny appellation, particularly the Clos Romans and Clos de L'Echelier single vineyard wines. Low yields result in beautifully concentrated reds that are silky and long on the palate.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2022 guide) 93/100 (2019 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About the estate:
The charismatic Thierry Germain has developed a unique stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny and Saumur whites. The significant work undertaken in the vineyards (using biodynamic methods, some plowed by horse) is evident even in the estate's simplest cuvée. The latest white vintages reveal a remarkable saline brightness, going to the heart of the chalky expression of Chenin on tuffeau. They thrill the taste buds and the body! The quest for crispness and precision is undeniable in the reds, which can have a delightful floral quality. However, we are convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful and mature balance of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
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