Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - L'Insolite 2008
Ratings: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, Gault Millau 17/20, RVF 15/20
“An impressive 2008, full of tension and precision. The Chenin is slender and very pure, with a profile built around citrus notes and a hint of grapefruit bitterness.” (Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve). Last bottles of 2008 available!
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Eye
Straw-yellow color (almost crystalline), clear, bright, and brilliant
Nose
A concentrated, mineral-driven wine with great freshness—a generous wine boasting beautiful aromatic intensity. Notes of exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango, pineapple) and citrus (lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, clementine), evolving into floral notes
Palate
A beautiful, direct, and powerful attack with intense fruitiness accented by spices. The acidity is present, yet unobtrusive, defining the wine’s structure and ensuring the aromatic identity of its flavors. The finish is clean!
Serve
decant at 12-13°C
Open
30 minutes before serving
Drink from
2009
High point
2010
Drink before
2016
Production
15,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Un vin d'une belle vivacité qui accompagnera admirablement un rôti de lotte lardé, échalotes confites à la poire et romarin, des Saint- Jacques marinées au yuzu puis grillées, oignons grelots et artichauts glacés, de grosses langoustines aux cocos de Paimpol, bigorneaux et huile de palme, une daurade royale de Méditerranée...<br/> <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Thierry Germain has made his estate a benchmark and a leading name in biodynamic winemaking and fine Loire wines, while successfully passing on his passion to Jeanne and Louis, his children, who now work alongside him. The dense, energetic wines showcase the magnificent limestone terroirs of the Saumur-Champigny appellation, particularly the single-vineyard cuvées Clos Romans and Clos de L'Echelier. Low yields yield beautifully concentrated reds that are silky and long on the palate.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
The charismatic Thierry Germain has developed a distinctive stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny and Saumur whites. The significant work undertaken in the vineyards (using biodynamic methods, with some plowed by horse) is evident even in the estate’s basic cuvée. The latest vintages of white wine reveal a remarkable briny brightness, capturing the essence of Chenin’s chalky expression on tuffeau soil. They set the taste buds and the body alight! The quest for crispness and a chiseled edge is undeniable in the reds, which can possess a delightful floral character. We are, however, convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful, and ripe balance of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE J. Published on 11/10/2013
Date: 09/03/13 Aging potential: wait 2–3 years Tasting notes: Opened without decanting; pale color; aromas of citrus and lime; very tight; needs further evaluation... Food & Wine Pairing: Spanish-style monkfish; worth revisiting with a different type of dish Glass: Impitoyable or Fruity Red
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Review by Mr. LAURENT B. Published on 02/11/2021
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Review by Mr. DAVID B. Posted on 11/24/2017
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Review by Mr. PATRICK R. Posted on August 24, 2017
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Review by Mr. MICHEL K. Published on 10/29/2014
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Review by Ms. EMMANUELLE G. Published on September 7, 2014
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Posted on 02/15/2013
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