Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos de l'Echelier rouge 2023
97/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
RVF
93/100
Vinous
"One of the estate's largest parcels, extremely flavorful!"
"The chalky, chalky, and floral dimension of Clos de l'Echelier is impressive: a splendid definition of Cabernet Franc from Saumur." (Le Guide RVF 2026). With incredible energy, this cuvée will reveal itself year after year.
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Eye
Bright red color with beautiful purple highlights
Nose
Fresh and elegant, with fruity aromas of cherry and strawberry, licorice, and peppermint.
Mouth
Full-bodied and rich, with a slender finish, fine tannins, and a juicy persistence.
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with tartares, red meats, game, grilled vegetables and grilled meats, a charcuterie platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 97/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Thierry Germain has made his estate a benchmark and a leading address for biodynamics and great Loire wines, while successfully passing on his passion to his children, Jeanne and Louis, who now work with him. The dense, energetic wines showcase the magnificent limestone terroirs of the Saumur-Champigny appellation, particularly the Clos Romans and Clos de L'Echelier single vineyard wines. 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
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
The chalky, chalky, and floral dimension of Clos de l'Echelier is impressive: a splendid definition of Saumur Cabernet Franc.
About the estate:
The charismatic Thierry Germain has developed a unique stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny and Saumur whites. The significant work undertaken in the vineyards (using biodynamic methods, some plowed by horse) is evident even in the estate's simplest cuvée. The latest white vintages reveal a remarkable saline brightness, going to the heart of the chalky expression of Chenin on tuffeau. They thrill the taste buds and the body! The quest for crispness and precision is undeniable in the reds, which can have a delightful floral quality. However, we are convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful and mature balance of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Clos de l'Échelier 2023 is precise and slender. It is very light on the palate, almost like a white wine with its linear, lemony finish. Grown on a 1.5-hectare plot of limestone soil, it is a little more discreet than the winery's clay-soil vintages, but it reveals seductive aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry. The tannins are almost imperceptible. The 2023 will gain in body, but its lemony acidity will always give it its lively character.
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