Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Cuvée Domaine 2008
Ratings: Gault Millau 18.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20, RVF 14.5/20, Guide Hachette 1*Star
“Still youthful, crisp with fruit, sap-filled, and full-bodied, this 2008 is a charmer—slim and delicious. ” (Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve) A 100% Cabernet Franc with lovely freshness that can be enjoyed right now in its prime youth. A must-try!
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Eye
A beautiful medium ruby-red color, bright and luminous with violet highlights
Nose
The initial aroma is subtle yet well-structured; the secondary aroma features notes of red and black fruits
Palate
The attack is clean and direct, with a noticeable acidity that lends the wine body and depth. The tannins are slightly grainy, smooth, and approachable. The medium-length finish features notes of bergamot and jasmine.
Serve
Decant at 15-16°C
Open
1 hour before service
Drink from
2009
High point
2011
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
A déguster dès à présent sur des croissants à la dinde fumée et au chéddar, un pain roulé à la tapenade et au thon, des briks à la viande hachée, un ballotin de poulet et au poivre concassé, un pain de viande à la carotte et aux olives vertes, un tajine de boulette de Kefta aux raisins secs ou tout simplement accompagnant de belles charcuteries...<br/> <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
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
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 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.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 6 reviews
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