SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY 2019
DOMAINE DES ROCHES NEUVES (THIERRY GERMAIN)
Thierry Germain of Domaine des Roches Neuves has become the benchmark producer for the region that others aspire to match in quality.
- Red berry nose followed by a ripe raspberry palate with hints of smoke and cocoa.
- By using old vines and low yields, Thierry farms as naturally as possible.
- The Saumur-Champigny appellation in the central Loire Valley boasts some of the best terroir for Cab Franc.
- Drink now, or keep for the next couple of years
- High acidity and medium tannins make this food friendly; Pair with local speciality pork rillettes.
Meet the maker
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
Winemaker Thierry Germain approaches his craft more like a Burgundian than a typical Loire producer, focusing all his attention on the grape and the terroir. Manual harvesting and painstaking attention to detail ...
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“This high quality Cabernet Franc from Thierry Germain displays fresh and delicately herbal aromatic qualities while a tongue-coating palette, and palate, of red fruits is underscored by yet more delicately herbal tones and a finish that's succulent, mineral and dry.”
More details
- Product code
- 01PSCG19
- Wine type
- Red
- Bottle size
- 75cl
- Origin
- France > Loire > Anjou-Samur
- Producer
- Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
- Vintage
- 2019
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Franc
- Production
- Organic, Biodynamic