Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - L'Echelier blanc 2023
93/100
RVF
"A sparkling Chenin, a true Favorite !
L'Echelier is a top-quality white Saumur, smooth and precise. Thierry Germain sublimates Chenin in this superb cuvée.
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Eye
Bright, golden yellow
Nose
Concentrated, fresh, generous, powerful, with notes of orchard fruit, floral and citrus.
Mouth
Straightforward, powerful, fruity attack, mineral, clean, rich finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2030-2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with creamed fish, scallops, grilled sea bream, poultry...
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
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
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 wine:
In 2023, the whites are a success; few Loire chenins can claim this balance in that year. Chiselled, less full-bodied than in 2022, these wines reveal a sharper perception of bitterness.
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.
ESTATE PRICE
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