Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - La Marginale 2006
Rating: Gault Millau 17/20, Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 17/20
"The 2006 Marginale continues to develop a new, refined style, placing the utmost emphasis on mineral freshness." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2009 - RVF)
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Eye
Intense ruby-garnet color, almost black, dense and concentrated, with violet and cherry-red highlights
Nose
complex, with hints of mint, red fruit liqueur, star anise, and coffee/cocoa
Palate
A bold and powerful attack that blends velvety smoothness with sensuality. Intense, commanding fruitiness dominated by black fruits. The tannins are already well-rounded and will become even more refined with age; the finish, with its crispness, perfectly complements the wine’s richness.
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
2 hours before service
Drink from
2008
High point
2012
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
Un vin crémeux et rond à apprécier sur un boudin aux pommes, une côte épaisse de cochon, des côtes d’agneau marinées au piment d’Espelette, une palombe grillées sur les braises...<br/> <br/>
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
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 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.
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