Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Franc de Pied 2024
92/100
RVF
“An exceptional velouté, combining intensity, depth, and a lovely richness”
Franc de Pied reveals a charming bouquet of flowers and red berries. On the palate, it is lively and elegant, with a crisp, juicy texture brimming with freshness. A hint of acidity energizes the whole and prolongs the pleasure with a clean, indulgent, and airy finish. A refreshing burst of vitality!
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Eye
Ruby color with violet and cherry highlights
Nose
Expressive and delicate, with notes of flowers and red berries, fresh blueberries, and black pepper
Palate
A clean, straightforward attack; a crisp texture; a light acidity that adds body and depth; superb balance
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2027
Drink before
2032
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with red meat, beef tartare, game, braised pork tenderloin, roasted blood sausage with pistachios, tangy quince purée, and walnut cake...
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) 92/100
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 distinctive balance. The floral notes and the smoothness of Franc de Pied are as intoxicating as ever, flowing like a fine 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.
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