Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Terres Chaudes 2021
Loire
Red
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To keep
90/100
Robert Parker
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92/100
RVF
"In a fine Burgundian style, this cuvée will find its place on fine tables".
"Terres Chaudes adopts this vintage nicely, as we sense a fleshy envelope, a more comfortable feel, right through to a finish well framed by dynamic tannins." (Le Guide RVF 2024) In a Burgundian style, full of finesse, this cuvée will find its place on fine tables.
Features
Estate
Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves
Cuvée
Terres Chaudes
Vintage
2021
Designation
Saumur-Champigny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Chalky subsoil (Tuffeau), alliance of sandy-clay soils with predominantly chalky soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual in crates, sorting table before vatting
Winemaking
Destemming, fermentation in temperature-controlled 60hl truncated-cone tanks, maceration for 2 to 5 days, vatting for 15 to 20 days.
Breeding
12 months on fine lees in 60hl and 12hl oval wooden vats
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense ruby red with hints of violet and cherry
Nose
Aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry), flowers (iris, violet, peony), spices (pepper, clove, cinnamon) and a herbal touch (mint, cedar).
Mouth
Straightforward attack, slightly stewed fruit, good acidity, hints of eucalyptus and bergamot, supple, fine and elegant, good length.
Serve
Decant at 15-16°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
A perfect match for seven-hour lamb parmentier, venison with prunes...
Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves
Saumur-Champigny
Expert opinion
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2024) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)
About the wine:
Produced from 25-35 year-old vines in the Les Poyeux area of the Chacé commune, Saumur Champigny Terres Chaudes 2021 exudes a fragrant, delicate bouquet of spices, peony, violets and leaves. Moderately full-bodied, with a poised, direct character, it is refined and soft, with a crystalline texture and a long, chalky finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100
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 wine:
Terres Chaudes adopts this vintage nicely, with a fleshy envelope and a more comfortable feel, right through to a finish framed by dynamic tannins.
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
4.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. PATRICE B. Published on 01/06/2024
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Note and review by M. PASCAL H. Published on 10/10/2023
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE B. Published on 19/06/2023
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