Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Clos du Moulin 2022
Loire
White
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"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 excellent 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 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
Enjoy it with goat's cheese, anchovy paste, sea bream tartar, Thai shrimp salad, poultry wok...
Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves
Saumur white
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 5*Stars (Exceptional 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, and highlight 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
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
About the domain :
The charismatic Thierry Germain has defined a contemporary stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny, articulating 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 vines (biodynamic, some ploughed with horse power) is evident from the estate's very first 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 analysis 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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