Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Solera 2017
"Unforgettable Emotions!"
A tiny production—discover Thierry Germain’s extremely rare cuvée! It is made from 100% Chenin grapes 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 formidable acidity and endless length. Power, depth, and freshness abound.
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Eye
Orange-yellow dress
Nose
Rich and complex, with a true floral bouquet
Palate
Powerful, full-bodied, with an endless finish 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 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 extensive 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 delight both the palate and the body! 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 characteristic of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
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