Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Cuvée Domaine 2010
Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 15/20
“How can one resist the rich and fresh red cuvée from the estate? It is such a pleasure to drink when young. ” ( Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - RVF). The estate’s entry-level wine is a Saumur-Champigny that always retains a lovely freshness, along with a clean, straightforward attack and a noticeable acidity that lends it body and depth. A wine to be enjoyed right now.
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Eye
A beautiful medium ruby red color, bright and luminous with purple highlights
Nose
The initial aroma is subtle yet well-structured; the secondary aroma features notes of red and black fruits
Palate
The attack is clean and direct, with a noticeable acidity that lends the wine body and depth. The tannins are slightly grainy, appealing, and approachable. The medium-length finish features notes of bergamot and jasmine.
Serve
Decant at 15-16°C
Open
1 hour before serving
Drink from
2011
High point
2013
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
A déguster dès à présent sur des croissants à la dinde fumée et au chéddar, un pain roulé à la tapenade et au thon, des briks à la viande hachée, un ballotin de poulet et au poivre concassé, un pain de viande à la carotte et aux olives vertes, un tajine de boulette de Kefta aux raisins secs ou tout simplement accompagnant de belles charcuteries...<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.
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 12 reviews
Review by Mr. THIERRY S. Posted on 12/09/2012
Vibrant. It feels like drinking something alive. Wonderful for a wine under €10.
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Review by Mr. JEREMY D. Posted on 10/16/2012
Great value for money—a Cabernet Franc that truly reflects its terroir and vintage. A lovely bottle to enjoy right now if you appreciate fresh, juicy, and crisp fruit.
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Review by Mr. PASCAL B. Published on August 2, 2022
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Review by Mr. ARNAUD L. Published on April 15, 2018
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE T. Published on October 24, 2014
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Review by Mr. MICKAEL L. Posted on 10/22/2014
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Review by Mr. SALIME A. Published on September 16, 2014
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Review by Mr. BERNARD N. Published on August 3, 2014
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Review by Mr. LAURENT D. Published on 12/19/2013
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Review by Mr. ROLAND C. Published on February 27, 2013
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