Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos de l'Echelier rouge 2024
94/100
RVF
"One of the estate's finest single-vineyard wines—absolutely delicious!"
Le Clos de l’Échelier reveals an expressive palette of red and black fruits, enriched with floral, minty, and subtly smoky notes, resulting in refined complexity. Full-bodied and velvety, it offers a beautiful mineral character that unfolds with finesse into a long, precise finish, delicately underscored by a hint of bitterness. A masterful Saumur Champigny!
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Eye
A bright red color with beautiful purple highlights
Nose
Fresh and elegant, with fruity aromas of cherry and strawberry, licorice and peppermint, and chalky notes
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, with beautiful complexity, a sleek finish, fine tannins, a juicy aftertaste, and elegant bitterness
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2027
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with steak tartare, red meat, game, grilled vegetables, grilled meats, and a charcuterie platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers, those 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 the great wines of the Loire Valley, 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 result in beautifully concentrated reds that are silky and long on the finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2027 guide) 94/100
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:
The reds remain true to their refined balance. Clos de l'Echelier may be surprising due to its incredible chalky foundation—it has a slender quality reminiscent of a white wine.
About the estate:
The charismatic Thierry Germain has defined a unique 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 most 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 whole body alight! The quest for crispness and a chiseled edge is undeniable in the reds, which can exhibit a delightful floral character. We are, however, convinced that they could reveal a more velvety, graceful, and ripe balance characteristic of Loire Cabernet Franc, much like La Marginale, whose vertical tasting held in April 2024 confirmed its aging potential.
Customer Rating
(2021 Vintage)
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ANTOINE P. Published on 10/24/2023
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ESTATE PRICE
36
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