Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos de l'Echelier rouge 2024
97/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
RVF
93/100
Vinous
“One of the estate’s finest single-vineyard wines—absolutely delicious!”
Le Clos de l’Échelier reveals an expressive array of red and black fruits, enriched with floral, minty, and subtly smoky notes, resulting in a 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 lovely complexity, a sleek finish, fine tannins, and a juicy, lingering aftertaste, with an elegant touch of bitterness
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
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
Wine rated 97/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those representing 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 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 (2023 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 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 saline 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 exhibit 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.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (2023 vintage)