Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Terres Chaudes 2011
Rating: RVF 16/20, Gault Millau 15.5/20
Terres Chaudes is a truly indulgent cuvée, sourced from the Poyeux hillside and part of the Chaintres valley in the hamlet of Les Dares. A lovely red that showcases the Cabernet’s delicious, perfectly ripe fruit, underscored by a delicate hint of oak... A cuvée with undeniable charm!
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Eye
Intense ruby-garnet color, opaque, brilliant, and luminous
Nose
let the rich, perfectly ripe flavor of the Cabernet speak for itself
Palate
A bold, robust attack, with slightly stewed fruit notes sprinkled with spices. The finish is very, very long, with the notes already detected lingering on the palate for a long time.
Serve
Decant at 15-16°C
Open
At least 1 hour before service
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur un canette rôtie aux épices, un parmentier d’agneau de sept heures, un tajine d’agneau aux pruneaux, abricots et amandes fraîches par exemple...<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
3.9/5
based on 21 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN PAUL M. Posted on May 2, 2014
Well, let's just leave it in the back of the cellar for a while.
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Review by Mr. FRANCESCO F. Posted on March 7, 2013
THE TRUE SAUMUR CHAMPIGNY: FRESH, ELEGANT, A TRUE DELIGHT—IT NEEDS A LITTLE TIME TO REACH ITS PEAK.
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Review by Mr. FABRIZIO C. Published on October 2, 2019
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Review by Mr. EMMANUEL D. Published on 10/22/2018
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Review by Mr. JOSEPH A. Posted on May 6, 2018
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Review by Mr. CYRIL G. Posted on 11/07/2017
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Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Published on August 27, 2017
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER L. Posted on June 28, 2017
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Review by Mr. BENOIT C. Published on June 7, 2017
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Review by Mr. JEAN PIERRE M. Posted on August 11, 2015
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