Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos Romans 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

Saumur Blanc Clos Romans 2022, from vines planted on clay-limestone soil, pressed for four hours and aged for nine months on fine lees, reveals a lively, aromatic bouquet of white fruits, spices, lemon oil and ripe orchard fruits. Medium-bodied, rich and satiny, enveloping and charming, rich and structured, with good core depth and chalky extract, it will need time to fully integrate.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

Equally dynamic and brilliant, Clos Romans exudes velvety smoothness and phenomenal energy. A magnificent contemporary expression of Saumur 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!

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

Saumur Blanc Clos Romans 2022 is concentrated and powerful, with aromas of flowers, pear and melon. It's a structured style, creating a framework in which the wine fits. Intriguing in its length and apple aromas, this wine has an identity and is proud of it.