Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Les Mémoires 2022 (vignes de 118 ans!)
96/100
RVF
94/100
Robert Parker
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Vinous
"Memorable!"
"Grown ona plot of vines planted in 1904 facing the Loire River on flint soils with a limestone subsoil, the 2022 Saumur Champigny Les Mémoires evokes aromas of wild black fruits, blackcurrants, flowers, and spices. Medium-bodied, deep and concentrated, it is elegantly fleshy and satiny with a long, resonant mineral finish. It was fermented in open concrete vats." (Robert Parker 2024)
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Eye
Intense ruby/garnet color, dense and concentrated
Nose
Menthol notes, red fruit liqueur, star anise, wild strawberry
Mouth
Powerful, velvety, and sensual attack, with a finish of great mineral purity.
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour before in a carafe
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2030-2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with tartares, red meats, game...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
Produced from a vineyard planted in 1904 facing the Loire River on flint soils with a limestone subsoil, Saumur Champigny Les Mémoires 2022 evokes aromas of wild black fruits, blackcurrant, flowers, and spices. Medium-bodied, deep and concentrated, it is elegantly fleshy and satiny with a long, resonant mineral finish. It was fermented in open concrete vats.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
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 wine:
Les Mémoires combines dark aromas and a smoky, sanguine strength with superior density. It is still very young, but its depth will allow it to develop a unique character among the great Cabernet Franc wines suitable for aging.
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.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. ALEXANDRE T. Published on 04/21/2025
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