Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Les Mémoires 2012 (vignes de 108 ans !)
Rating: RVF 18/20
“The century-old vines of Les Mémoires offer unparalleled smoothness, with the exhilarating length characteristic of exceptional wines: we bow to this distinguished wine, which is both early-maturing and monumental. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2014 - RVF). The old vines lend this cuvée delicate notes of mint, red fruit liqueur, star anise, and coffee… A great success!
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Eye
Intense ruby-garnet color, dense and concentrated
Nose
hints of mint, red fruit liqueur, star anise, coffee/cocoa
Palate
A bold and powerful attack, intertwined with velvety smoothness and sensuality, immediately hinting at the full potential of a great terroir
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour before serving
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des tartares, des viandes rouges, des gibiers...<br/>
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 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 result in 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 extensive 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 delight both the palate and the body! 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
2/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JEAN LUC S. Posted on July 9, 2018
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