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Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Clos du Moulin 2022

Loire

White

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Drink

fruity
floral
freshness
voltage

"Small quantities for a wine of great quality".

On the nose, this cuvée presents intense aromas of citrus, exotic fruit, lime blossom and menthol. Concentrated fruit on the palate, balanced by fine acidity that outlines the body and adds length. A promising cuvée revealing the full potential of a great terroir!

Features

Estate

Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves

Cuvée

Clos du Moulin

Vintage

2022

Designation

Saumur blanc

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Chenin

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils, 30cm of clayey sand before the limestone

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

4-hour pneumatic pressing, alcoholic fermentation in 600-litre 1-year-old barrels for 3 months

Breeding

On fine lees for 8-9 months

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Straw yellow

Nose

Concentrated, fresh, generous and powerful, fruity, floral and vegetal scents

Mouth

Straight, velvety attack, good acidity

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy it with goat's cheese, anchovy paste, sea bream tartar, Thai shrimp salad, poultry wok...

Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 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

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

Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)

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!

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