Thierry Germain - Terres 2018
16,5/20
RVF
This cuvée is the result of the complementary talents of two exceptional winemakers: Michel Chevré and Thierry Germain. Grown on flint soils, the Chenin Blanc grapes express beautiful minerality and unparalleled freshness. After maceration in amphorae and aging in barrels, this white Saumur wine is round and rich. A wonderful collaboration! Please note: micro-production..
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Eye
Straw yellow color, clear
Nose
Freshness, minerality, orange peel
Mouth
Rich and round. Light tannins on the finish.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with salmon sushi or sashimi, scallop tartare...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Thierry Germain has made his estate a benchmark and a leading address for biodynamics and great Loire wines, while successfully passing on his passion to his children, Jeanne and Louis, who now work with him. The dense, energetic wines showcase the magnificent limestone terroirs of the Saumur-Champigny appellation, particularly the Clos Romans and Clos de L'Echelier single vineyard wines. Low yields result in beautifully concentrated reds that are silky and long on the palate.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2020 guide) 16.5/20 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About the estate:
The charismatic Thierry Germain has developed a unique stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny and Saumur whites. The significant work undertaken in the vineyards (using biodynamic methods, some plowed by horse) is evident even in the estate's simplest cuvée. The latest white vintages reveal a remarkable saline brightness, going to the heart of the chalky expression of Chenin on tuffeau. They thrill the taste buds and the body! The quest for crispness and precision is undeniable in the reds, which can have a delightful floral quality. However, we are convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful and mature balance of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
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