Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Solera 2017
"Emotions beyond the norm!"
A tiny production, discover Thierry Germain's extremely rare cuvée! It is made from 100% Chenin grapes and inspired by the Solera technique, which consists of blending wines from older vintages with more recent ones. This cuvée will impress you with its immense complexity. With a very floral nose and notes of green pepper, it reveals formidable acidity and endless length on the palate. Power, amplitude, and freshness are all present.
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Eye
Orange-yellow color
Nose
Rich and complex, a veritable bouquet of flowers
Mouth
Powerful, full-bodied, endless length and astonishing freshness
Serve
At 13°-14°
Open
Decanting is essential
Drink before
2040+
Production
Tiny
Food and wine pairings
A fine wine for fine dining, to be enjoyed with sophisticated dishes or on its own.
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
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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