Roches Neuves Saumur Champigny Thierry Germain
| Vintage: | 2022 |
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| Description: | 100% Cabernet Franc. Biodynamic. Germain's entry-point Saumur-Champigny is drawn from the Domaine's younger Cabernet Franc vines, growing on the tuffeau/limestone soils around the communes of Varrains, Chaintres and Saumur. The vines range in age from 5-70 years old (with the average sitting around 25 years) and include some parcels ploughed by Germain's Ardennais draft horses: Ben, Balbu and Comtesse. Harvesting is by hand, a cold soak infusion is employed on some of the parcels, and the wild yeast fermentation and levage is now carried out only in tank. Aside from a minor 10 ppm SO2 at bottling, this cuve is raised without any additions at all. As an entry-level wine, this is (again) a killer; darker and meatier than the Les Roches, expect loads of powdery dark cherry and blackberry fruits and fine tannins keeping the palate fresh and vibrant. Just a stunning wine for the money. |
| Price: | $ 29.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on December 26, 2023.
