Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Terres Chaudes 2009
Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 18/20 (+ "Pure bliss right away"), RVF 15.5/20
Terres Chaudes is a rich, indulgent cuvée from the Poyeux hillside and part of the Chaintres valley in the Les Dares area. “Always well-structured in terms of tannins, this wine combines vitality, freshness, and sensuality, with a uniquely silky texture, full of richness and depth—the bottles will be too small...” (Grand Guide des Vins de France 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
Dark color with bright purple highlights
Nose
a concentrated blend featuring red berries, very fresh
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with a multitude of spices derived from the grape variety and its terroir; this vintage exhibits great minerality.
Serve
Decant at 15-16°C
Open
At least 1 hour before service
Drink from
2010
High point
2012-2014
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur un canette rôtie aux épices, un parmentier d’agneau de sept heures, un tajine d’agneau aux pruneaux, abricots et amandes fraîches par exemple...<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
3.7/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. DAVID B. Posted on 11/24/2017
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Review by Mr. ROLAND C. Published on February 27, 2013
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Review by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE A. Published on September 21, 2012
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