A resounding success!
RVF: 17.5/20 - Bettane & Desseauve: 17/20 - Gault Millau: 17/20 - Decanter: Editor's ChoiceA talented and passionate winemaker from the Saumur region, Thierry Germain signs each of his vintages just as an artist signs his works. His wines are authentic and express, with a certain sensitivity, the fruit and terroir from which they come. His Roches Neuves Estate is now famous around the world, and its wines are sought after by the most discerning connoisseurs. Enjoy its latest gem today, l'Unusual 2006, a fine dining white wine made from 100% Chenin, of rare purity, with promising aging potential!
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Eye
Bright and clear, golden with straw-yellow highlights
Nose
Citrus scents (lime, grapefruit)
Palate
Full-bodied, round, and well-balanced with a lingering finish
Serve
served in a carafe at 14°
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2007
High point
2009
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
Une sole sauce meunière, des écrevisses, des crustacés, un poulet au citron, un carpaccio de Saint-Jacques aux agrumes, un fromage de chèvre.<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
1/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE C. Published on 02/27/2014
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