Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Solera 2017
"Emotions Beyond the Ordinary!"
A tiny production—discover Thierry Germain’s extremely rare cuvée! It is crafted from 100% Chenin and inspired by the Solera method, which involves blending wines from older vintages with those from more recent ones. This cuvée will impress you with its immense complexity. With a very floral nose and notes of green pepper, it reveals a palate with remarkable acidity and endless length. Power, depth, and freshness abound.
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Eye
Orange-yellow dress
Nose
Rich and complex, a true bouquet of flowers
Palate
Powerful, full-bodied, with endless length and surprising freshness
Serve
At 13°–14°
Open
Decanting is essential
Drink before
2040+
Production
Tiny
Food and Wine Pairings
A fine wine for fine dining, best enjoyed with elaborate dishes or on its own
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 the great wines of the Loire Valley, while successfully passing on his passion to Jeanne and Louis, his children, who now work alongside him. The dense, vibrant 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
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 defined a unique stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny and Saumur whites. The extensive work undertaken in the vineyards (using biodynamic methods, with some plots plowed by horse) is evident even in the estate’s most 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 whole body alight! The pursuit of 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 held in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
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