Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos Romans 2021
Loire
White
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Drink or Keep
95/100
RVF
"Clos Roman expresses itself with a little more shoulder, also purified to perfection, chiseled by a tonic brilliance. This white enchants us, it's luminous, pure, saline: a perfect illustration of saumurois chenin." (Le Guide RVF 2024) A high-flying vintage!
Features
Estate
Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves
Cuvée
Clos Romans
Vintage
2021
Designation
Saumur blanc
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Chenin
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils, 30cm of clayey sand before the limestone
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing, alcoholic fermentation in 400 L oval barrels for 1 month.
Breeding
On fine lees for 9 months
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw yellow
Nose
Concentrated, fresh, generous and powerful. Fruity, floral and vegetal scents.
Mouth
White, exotic fruit. Citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and floral (acacia, hawthorn, rose) notes.
Serve
Decant at 12°C
Open
At least 1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with monkfish roast, shallots confit with pear and rosemary, scallops marinated in yuzu then grilled, baby onions and glazed artichokes, large langoustines with Paimpol cocos, periwinkles, Mediterranean sea bream...
Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves
Saumur white
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2024 guide) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
Thierry Germain has made his estate a benchmark for biodynamic viticulture and great wines. He has passed on his passion to his daughter Jeanne Germain and son Louis, who have joined him on the estate. The wines are dense, with a stimulating energy that highlights the magnificent limestone terroirs of both Clos Romans and Clos de L'Echelier. Low yields give good concentration to the long, silky reds. The difficult 2021 vintage has been perfectly mastered here.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
Domain rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
About the wine:
Clos Roman expresses itself with a little more shoulder, also purified to perfection, chiseled by a tonic brilliance. This white is enchanting, luminous, pure, saline: a perfect illustration of saumurois chenin.
About the domain :
The charismatic Thierry Germain has defined a contemporary stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny, which articulates the right ripeness of the Cabernets and their ageing in wood through different containers; while ensuring the longevity of a wine that is at once fruity, infused, floral and crisp. The extensive work undertaken in the vineyards (biodynamic, some ploughed with horse power) is illustrated by the estate's simple cuvée. The latest white vintages reveal a remarkable saline brilliance, getting to the heart of the chalky expression of chenin on tuffeau. They thrill the taste buds and the body! The reds' quest for a unique, chiselled, crisp balance is undeniable. Their florality can be ravishing. But we're convinced they could reveal a more velvety, graceful balance of Loire Cabernet Franc. Thierry Germain is gradually preparing the estate's future, passing on his knowledge and sensibility to his son Louis, who supports him solidly. The vertical tasting carried out in April 2024 of La Marginale, since 1989, and Clos Romans, since 2012, confirms the undeniable ageing potential of the reds and whites. Remarkable!
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE B. Published on 18/05/2023
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Note and review by M. PASCAL H. Published on 03/06/2024
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