Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc L'Insolite 2024
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A truly beautiful, elegant white Saumur!"
L'Insolite stands out for its pronounced acidity on the palate, which precisely highlights its beautiful body. The nose reveals complex aromas of white fruits, citrus, white flowers, as well as gentian and ginger. The finish is rich and clean. A superb, utterly indulgent bottle!
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Eye
Straw-yellow color with silvery-green highlights
Nose
Concentrated and fresh, with subtle fruity scents, aromas of white fruits (pear, vine peach) and citrus (lemon, grapefruit), and notes of white flowers, gentian, and ginger
Palate
A smooth, velvety attack, lovely acidity, notes of gentian and ginger, a full-bodied texture, and a clean, rich finish
Serve
Decant 1 hour beforehand, at 11–12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs well with fish and shellfish, as well as white meat dishes, blanquette, veal, warm goat cheese salad, and raspberry cake…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100 (2023 vintage)
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, 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
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 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 held in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. ROLAND A. Published on January 23, 2026
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