Thierry Germain - Roches Neuves - Saumur Champigny Domaine 2024
90/100
RVF
“Absolutely delicious!”
“After aeration, subtle floral notes emerge in this Saumur-Champigny, which remains true to its character. Its smoothness and expressive vibrancy already make it very appealing.” (La Revue du Vin de France – July/August 2025)
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Eye
A beautiful, almost crystal-clear ruby-red color, with a brilliant sheen
Nose
Fresh, with a lovely aroma of red and black fruits
Palate
A bold, full-bodied attack with a rich flavor profile, supple tannins, and a beautiful structure, culminating in a silky finish that retains its tension
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it right now with smoked turkey and cheddar croissants, a tapenade and tuna roll, brick pastries with ground meat, a chicken and cracked pepper roll, a carrot and green olive meatloaf, a tagine of kefta meatballs with raisins, or simply as an accompaniment to fine charcuterie....
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
Wine rated (2025 Guide) 90/100 (Issue No. 692 – July/August 2025)
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:
After aeration, subtle floral notes emerge in this Saumur-Champigny, which remains crisp and clean. Its smoothness and expressive vibrancy make it instantly appealing.
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.