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Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Outre Terre 2022

Loire

Red

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Drink or Keep

93/100

RVF

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91/100

Robert Parker

dense
ample
amphora

"A stunningly subtle cuvée of exceptional aromatic purity, this is an unforgettable tasting experience.

"Macerated for four months with its skin in amphora, then aged for twelve months in foudres, Outre Terre stands apart in the range: at once earthy and floral (peony and wilted rose), endowed with an extremely flavorful fatness, with plenty of relief." (La RVF 2025). Thierry Germain's little UFO.

Features

Estate

Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves

Cuvée

Outre Terre

Vintage

2022

Designation

Saumur-Champigny

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Sandy soils on limestone

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Maceration for 4 months in 8hl Georgian amphora (Kvevri), no sulfur, no filtration.

Breeding

12 months in barrel

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright red dress

Nose

Floral, on peony

Mouth

Ample and dense, very nice sweetness, nice bitterness on the finish, bringing freshness.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with a platter of Spanish charcuterie, world cuisine, red meats, cheeses, chocolate desserts...

Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves

Saumur-Champigny

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2024) 91/100 (Wonderful wine)

About the wine:

Outre Terre 2022 presents a sunny, ripe bouquet of dark berries, spices, earth and licorice. Medium-bodied, concentrated and rich with an austere character, this iteration is dark and solemn, underpinned by structured tannins, making it a robust interpretation of the cuvée, crafted in the tradition of Georgian viticulture.

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

Rated wine (guide 2025 ) 93/100

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

About the wine:

Macerated for four months with its skin in amphora, then matured for twelve months in foudres, Outre Terre stands apart in the range: at once earthy and floral (peony and wilted rose), endowed with an extremely flavorful fatness, with plenty of relief.

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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