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 treat you to an unforgettable tasting experience."
Thierry Germain’s little “UFO,” the Outre Terre, stands out in the lineup. Macerated for four months with its skins in an amphora and then aged for twelve months in large oak casks, discover this unique and captivating cuvée.
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Eye
Bright red dress
Nose
Floral, with notes of peony and rose, and a hint of smokiness
Palate
Full-bodied and dense, superb balance, lovely sweetness, and a pleasant bitterness on the finish that adds freshness
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Best served young
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
It pairs very well with a platter of Spanish charcuterie, international cuisine, red meat, cheese, and chocolate desserts...
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage) (A wonderful wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 Guide) 93/100 (2022 Vintage)
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 wine:
Macerated for four months on its skins in amphorae and then aged for twelve months in large oak casks, Outre Terre stands apart in the lineup: both earthy and floral (peony and wilted rose), with an extremely rich, savory body and great depth.
About the estate:
The charismatic Thierry Germain has developed a distinctive stylistic approach to Saumur-Champigny and Saumur whites. The extensive 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 delight both the palate and the body! 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 characteristic of Loire Cabernet Franc, in the style of La Marginale, whose vertical tasting in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Customer rating
(2021 vintage)
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. OLIVIER M. Posted on 10/18/2023
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