Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos Romans 2023
97/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
RVF
"A high-flying vintage, a remarkable success"
The finest expression of Chenin for this 2023 vintage, Thierry Germain surprises us even more. Clos Roman reveals an aromatic palette of white and exotic fruits, with lovely floral notes and sweet spices. The freshness and salinity are exceptional!
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Eye
Bright straw yellow color
Nose
Concentrated, fresh, generous, and powerful, with fruity and spicy aromas (fresh pears, white pepper, chalk, and iodine).
Mouth
Generous and full-bodied, with notes of white and exotic fruit, citrus and floral (acacia, hawthorn, rose), subtle woodiness, and a fresh, salty finish.
Serve
Decant at 12°C
Open
At least 1 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a roast monkfish larded with bacon, shallots confit with pear and rosemary, scallops marinated in yuzu and then grilled, pearl onions and glazed artichokes, large langoustines with Paimpol beans, periwinkles, Mediterranean sea bream...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 97/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Thierry Germain has made his estate a benchmark and a leading address for biodynamics and great Loire wines, while successfully passing on his passion to his children, Jeanne and Louis, who now work with him. The dense, energetic wines showcase the magnificent limestone terroirs of the Saumur-Champigny appellation, particularly the Clos Romans and Clos de L'Echelier single vineyard wines. 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 excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
In 2023, the whites are a success, with few Chenins from the Loire region able to claim such balance that year. More refined and less full-bodied than in 2022, these wines reveal a more pronounced perception of bitterness.
About the estate:
The charismatic Thierry Germain has developed a unique stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny and Saumur whites. The significant work undertaken in the vineyards (using biodynamic methods, some plowed by horse) is evident even in the estate's simplest cuvée. The latest white vintages reveal a remarkable saline brightness, going to the heart of the chalky expression of Chenin on tuffeau. They thrill the taste buds and the body! The quest for crispness and precision is undeniable in the reds, which can have a delightful floral quality. However, we are convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful and mature balance of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
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