Château de La Roulerie - Chaume 2005
A fabulous terroir enhanced by expert winemaking!
French Cuisine & Wines 17/20, RVF 16.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, Wine Spectator 92This other property of the the Germain family was purchased by Bernard Germain (Château de Fesles) in 1996. The estate’s 22 hectares, including 5 within the Chaume appellation, are managed by Philippe, the youngest son of the family, and the wines are expertly crafted by his brother Thierry Germain, an outstanding winemaker from Saumur-Champigny (Dom. des Roches Neuves). Check out this amazing Chaume 2005, produced in the historic Layon region, with aromas of candied pear and an impressive finish. A wine of true class! (50 cl bottle)
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Eye
The color is a very intense golden yellow
Nose
The nose reveals itself in a series of subtle notes, starting with floral and herbal aromas, followed by white fruit and citrus
Palate
On the palate, there are notes of white fruit (vine peach, pear, quince) and citrus (grapefruit), with a hint of wood and vanilla on the finish
Serve
served in a carafe at 12°
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2007
High point
2015
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Salades de gésiers ou de magrets de canard, foies gras, crèmes brûlées et tartes chaudes (pomme ou poire)<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Philippe Germain—brother of Thierry Germain of the Domaine des Roches Neuves in Saumur-Champigny—also works with Chenin on schist-based terroirs! He cultivates 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43) in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. More delicate pressing, slightly less ripeness at harvest for the whites, and less sulfur during vinification were the adjustments that significantly advanced the estate, which joined the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of elevating it to the highest level. Starting in 2010, a turning point became evident, and the wines gained depth and brilliance. It is a reliable choice, 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:
Run by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its reputation to the sweet wines produced in the village of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same meticulous standards are applied to the production of red wines. The vineyard, which is organically farmed, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
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