Thierry Germain purchased Domaine des Roches Neuves back in 1991, but it wasn't until he felt the influence of fellow Saumur winemaker Charly Foucault (Clos Rougeard) years later that he began to find what he feels is his true path. He eventually converted to biodynamics under the direction of François Bouchet, who also guided top Bugundy domaines like Romanee-Conti, Leflaive, and Leroy.In the decade or so since, Germain's wines have dramatically shot up in quality. Catapulting Roches Neuves to its current status as an elite Loire Valley address. Here are world-class wines in both red and white, made with an approach to viticulture to and terroir-expression which has exerted a huge influence on a younger generation of winemakers. The man is an icon.
What importer Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...
Blend: 90% Chenin Blanc, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% ChardonnayAppellation: SaumurCountry: FranceRegion: LoireProducer: Thierry GermainWinemaker: Thierry GermainVineyard: 60 years, 1.2 haSoil: Clay, LimestoneAging: Aged for 3 months in 228L barrels, then bottle aged, sur latte, for 9 monthsFarming: Biodynamic (certified)Alcohol:12.5%
Details
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Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc , Chardonnay , Chenin Blanc
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Vintage
2020
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Biodynamic
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied
Loire Valley Wines
The Loire Valley is France’s greatest source of value for anyone looking for elegant, terroir-driven wines. Our collection celebrates the region’s great diversity, with the mineral-driven whites of Muscadet and Sancerre, the beautiful Chenin Blancs and Cabernet Francs from villages like Vouvray and Chinon, and natural wines from everywhere in the region. Sometimes wonderfully fresh and gulpable, sometimes serious and age-worthy, the prices are always very reasonable.
