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Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Solera 2017

Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Solera 2017

chenin
floral
powerful
complex
rarity
gourmet wine

"Emotions out of the ordinary!"

A tiny production, discover Thierry Germain's extremely rare cuvée! It's made from a 100% Chenin cuvée and inspired by the Solera technique, which involves blending a wine from old vintages with recent ones. This cuvée will impress you with its immense complexity. With its flowery nose and hints of green pepper, it unveils a palate of formidable acidity and interminable length. Powerful, full-bodied and fresh.

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Estate

Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves

Cuvée

Solera

Vintage

2017

Designation

Saumur blanc

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Chenin

Terroirs

Best flint on limestone terroir

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

After 6 months of fermentation in barrel, a veil of yeast appears to protect against lactic pitting. Each year, 10% press juice is added from the current vintage, using the Solera technique so popular in Spain.

Alcohol content

11.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Orange-yellow colour

Nose

Rich and complex, a veritable bouquet of flowers

Mouth

Powerful, full-bodied, with endless length and astonishing freshness

Serve

À 13°- 14°

Open

Decanting essential

Drink before

2040+

Production

Tiny

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

A great gastronomic wine, to be enjoyed with elaborate dishes or on its own.

More information on Saumur blanc

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2026) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)

About the domain :

Thierry Germain has made his estate a benchmark for biodynamic viticulture and great Loire wines, while successfully passing on his passion to his children Jeanne and Louis, who now work with him. The wines are dense and full of energy, showcasing the magnificent limestone terroirs of the saumur-champigny appellation, particularly the Clos Romans and Clos de L'Echelier parcel cuvées. Low yields give good concentration to the long, silky reds.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2026) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)

About the domain :

The charismatic Thierry Germain has defined a singular stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny and Saumur whites. The extensive work undertaken in the vines (biodynamic, some ploughed with a horse) is evident right from the estate's first cuvée. The latest white vintages reveal a remarkable saline brilliance, getting to the heart of the chalky expression of chenin on tuffeau. They thrill the taste buds and the body! The quest for a crisp, chiselled edge is undeniable in the reds, which can have a ravishing florality. However, we are convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful and ripe balance of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the manner of La Marginale, whose vertical test in April 2024 confirmed its ageing potential.

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