Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Outre Terre 2023
93/100
RVF
91/100
Robert Parker
"With its stunning subtlety, this cuvée of exceptional aromatic purity will give you an unforgettable tasting experience."
Thierry Germain's little UFO, Outre Terre, stands apart from the rest of the range. Macerated for four months with its skins in amphorae, then aged for twelve months in large oak barrels, discover an unusual and captivating wine.
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Eye
Bright red dress
Nose
Floral, peony, rose, smoky notes
Mouth
Ample and dense, superb balance, very nice sweetness, lovely bitterness on the finish bringing freshness.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
To be decanted in its youth
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a platter of Spanish charcuterie, international cuisine, red meat, cheese, chocolate desserts, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage) (Outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2025 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
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:
Macerated for four months with its skins in amphorae, then aged for twelve months in large oak barrels, Outre Terre stands apart in the range: both earthy and floral (peony and wilted rose), with an extremely savory richness and great depth.
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.
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