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Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain), Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied, 2016

Red Wine from Loire, France
by Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
$73.99
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Thierry Germain has turned Roches Neuves into one of France's reference points for biodynamic winegrowing, and Franc de Pied is among his most distinctive wines: Cabernet Franc planted on its own ungrafted roots, without the usual American rootstock that has protected European vines since phylloxera. Working that way is risky and rare, but Germain believes it produces wines of deeper, more direct terroir expression. Farmed biodynamically in Saumur-Champigny and made with minimal intervention, this is the 2016, a classic, structured Loire vintage. Now mature and from a private collection, it's drinking with elegance and savory depth.

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Robert Parker

93 points

"The 2016 Saumur Champigny Franc de Pied is from pure sandy soils and very small grapes, macerated with whole bunches for 10 days, and bottled with 11.8% alcohol. ("Since 2008, I haven’t harvested above 12% alcohol but with the best maturity,“ Thierry says.) Generously warm and fruity on the very elegant and alluring nose, this is a very intense and charming, wide and beautifully balanced Cabernet Franc with concentrated and perfectly ripe fruit, very fine tannins and a silky texture. The finish is fruity and still charming. A lovely Cabernet Franc!" —Stephan Reinhardt

More about Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Thierry Germain is one of Loire's greatest winemakers, and he's done something remarkable: made Saumur-Champigny taste like the serious, age-worthy wine it should be. Biodynamically farmed, thoughtfully aged, these are Cabernet Francs that prove the Loire has plenty to teach the rest of the world.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, or aged Comte.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied and mature, with red and dark fruit, graphite, dried herbs, and a savory mineral core. Bright acidity and fine, integrated tannins. Pure and elegant.

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