Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos Romans 2023
97/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
RVF
“A truly exceptional vintage, a remarkable success”
The finest expression of Chenin in the 2023 vintage—Thierry Germain surprises us even more. Clos Roman reveals an aromatic palette of white and exotic fruits, with lovely floral notes and hints of sweet spices. Its freshness and minerality are exceptional!
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Eye
Straw-yellow, bright
Nose
Concentrated, fresh, full-bodied, and powerful, with fruity and spicy notes (fresh pears, white pepper, chalk, and iodine)
Palate
Generous and full-bodied, with notes of white and exotic fruit, citrus, and flowers (acacia, hawthorn, rose), subtle oak, and a fresh, briny finish
Serve
Decant at 12°C
Open
At least 1 hour in advance
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a larded monkfish roast, shallots confit with pear and rosemary, scallops marinated in yuzu and then grilled, pearl onions and glazed artichokes, large langoustines with Paimpol clams, periwinkles, and a Mediterranean gilthead sea bream...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 97/100
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 (2026 guide) 93/100
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 wine:
In 2023, the white wines are a success; few Chenin Blancs from the Loire Valley can match this balance in that vintage. Refined and less full-bodied than in 2022, these wines reveal a more pronounced hint of bitterness.
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.
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