Philippe Germain brings out the best in the Chenin grape variety on this clay-siliceous terroir in the Layon region. Skillfully vinified by his brother Thierry, this Anjou wine offers beautiful aromatic precision as well as exemplary purity and finesse. A superb success!
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Eye
yellow dress with shiny highlights
Nose
predominantly white flowers
Mouth
Round and silky. Aromatic complexity with exotic fruits and citrus notes. Very long finish.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/4 hour before service
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with white meats, fish in sauce, and shellfish. Discover it with dishes seasoned with subtle spices, saffron, or curry, exotic cuisines, Asian dishes, or wok-fried dishes.
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, consistent with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Philippe Germain—brother of Thierry Germain, from the Roches Neuves estate in Saumur-Champigny—also works with Chenin, on schist terroirs! He cultivates 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43), in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. Finer pressing, slightly less ripeness at harvest for the whites, and less sulfur in the winemaking process were the adjustments that greatly improved the estate, which became part of the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took over the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of raising it to the highest level. From 2010 onwards, the turning point became apparent and the wines gained in depth and brilliance. This is a reliable address, driven by care and hard work. Well done!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Managed by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its prestige to its sweet wines produced in the commune of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same rigor is applied to the vinification of red wines. The vineyard, which is organically farmed, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTIAN M. Published on 09/10/2016
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