Roches Neuves Saumur Champigny Thierry Germain

Vintage: 2022
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 ĂŠlevage is now carried out only in tank. Aside from a minor 10 ppm SO2 at bottling, this cuvĂŠe 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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First added to 1000 Corks on December 26, 2023.