Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - L'Insolite 2010
Rating: Bettane & Dessauve 17.5/20, Gault Millau 16/20, RVF 15.5/20,
“The 2010 Insolite white Saumur is now closest to the style Thierry Germain seeks in the ‘salty crispness’ of Chenin, yet with a touch more harmony compared to 2008 and 2009.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - RVF). An Insolite wine not to be missed!
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Eye
Straw-yellow color (almost crystalline), clear, bright, and brilliant
Nose
combines concentration, freshness, richness, and power with fruity, floral, and herbal notes
Palate
a bold, powerful attack with intense fruitiness
Serve
decant at 14-16°C
Open
30 minutes before serving
Drink from
2011
High point
2012
Drink before
2018
Production
15,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Un vin d'une belle vivacité qui accompagnera admirablement un rôti de lotte lardé, échalotes confites à la poire et romarin, des Saint- Jacques marinées au yuzu puis grillées, oignons grelots et artichauts glacés, de grosses langoustines aux cocos de Paimpol, bigorneaux et huile de palme, une daurade royale de Méditerranée...<br/> <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
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 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 yield 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 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 briny brightness, capturing the essence of Chenin’s chalky expression on tuffeau soil. They set the taste buds and the body alight! The quest for crispness and a chiseled edge is undeniable in the reds, which can possess a delightful floral character. We are, however, convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful, and ripe balance of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 15 reviews
Review by Mr. REMY G. Published on July 5, 2015
It’s a good wine, to be sure, but a bit disappointing on the nose (not very expressive) and a bit short on the palate. The price is too high for the quality of the product, even though it has a strong reputation.
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Review by Mr. THIERRY S. Published on January 29, 2013
Dry but tart, straightforward but lacking depth, short on the palate: overpriced and overrated.
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Review by Mr. JACQUES P. Published on 02/16/2024
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Review by Mr. GERARD B. Published on March 13, 2020
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Review by Mr. PASCAL V. Published on March 8, 2020
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Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE M. Posted on 02/08/2019
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Review by Mr. PIERRE A. Posted on 10/24/2017
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Review by Mr. RENAUD S. Published on January 21, 2017
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Review by Mr. JOHANN R. Posted on 12/04/2015
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN L. Published on June 18, 2015
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