Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos Romans 2024
93/100
RVF
"A truly exceptional vintage, a remarkable success"
Discover a great white wine from the Loire Valley by Thierry Germain: Clos Roman combines density, finesse, and purity with rare elegance. This exceptional cuvée reveals a rich bouquet of white and exotic fruits, accented by floral notes and subtle spices. Vibrant freshness and remarkable minerality extend the pleasure all the way to an unforgettable finish.
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Eye
Bright, straw-yellow color
Nose
Concentrated, fresh, full-bodied, and powerful, with fruity and spicy aromas (fresh pears, white pepper, chalk, and iodine)
Palate
Generous and full-bodied, with notes of white and exotic fruit, citrus, and floral aromas (acacia, hawthorn, rose), subtle oak, and a fresh, briny finish
Serve
Decant at 12°C
Open
At least 1 hour in advance
Drink before
2033
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
Rated estate (2026 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers, those 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 finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2027 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:
The fresh 2024 vintage embodies the clean, chiseled, and subtly lemony profile of the estate’s white wines. Clos Roman has a slightly more bitter character at this stage, but reveals a bright, briny finish.
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 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, much like La Marginale, whose vertical tasting held in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Customer Rating
(2021 Vintage)
5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE B. Published on May 18, 2023
sumptuous
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Review and rating by Mr. PASCAL H. Posted on June 3, 2024
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