Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Terres 2022 (Vin orange)
93/100
RVF
“An orange wine made in amphorae that will surprise even the most discerning wine lovers”
This wine is the result of a long, four-month skin maceration, followed by 12 months of aging in Italian amphorae, without the use of sulfur or filtration. Grown on flinty soils, the Chenin Blanc here expresses beautiful minerality, notes of orange peel, and unparalleled freshness. Please note: this is a micro-production—an exceptional wine that will surprise even the most discerning connoisseurs!
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Eye
A clear straw-yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Freshness, minerality, and aromas of orange peel
Palate
Full-bodied and round, with light tannins on the finish and a distinct minerality
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with salmon sushi or sashimi, scallop tartare, or simply as an appetizer...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those representing 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 biodynamics 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 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 rated (2022 guide) 93/100 (2019 vintage)
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 saline brightness, capturing the essence of Chenin’s chalky expression on tuffeau soil. They delight both the palate and the body! The quest for crispness and a chiseled edge is undeniable in the reds, which can exhibit a delightful floral character. We are, however, convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful, and ripe balance characteristic of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Customer rating
(2019 vintage)
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Ms. MELANIE P. Posted on July 1, 2022
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ESTATE PRICE
49
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