Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Franc de Pied 2011
Rating: RVF 16/20
“The exclusive Franc de Pied cuvée gains in stature each year as the vines age, asserting itself through its nuanced character and delicate texture.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2013 - RVF). Produced in very limited quantities, this cuvée is utterly straightforward, with beautiful precision and a natural, luscious expression. A must-try!
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Eye
medium ruby red, almost clear, bright
Nose
a lovely aroma of flowers and red berries
Palate
The attack is clean and direct. The fruitiness is slightly subdued and yields plenty of juice, with red notes dominating, though black notes are still present.
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des charcuteries froides ou chaudes, des viandes grillées ainsi que sur des poissons...<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
3.8/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT C. Published on 02/24/2016
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Review by Mr. GUILLAUME T. Published on February 4, 2016
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Review by Mr. GREGOIRE C. Published on June 11, 2013
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Review by Mr. ALAIN V. Published on March 6, 2013
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