Lot presentation

Saumur Terres Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain 2018

The wine

If you have never tasted vin orange, this is the perfect opportunity. This talented winemaker has indeed left his Chenin blanc- biodynamically cultivated- to macerate for eight months on its skins in four-hectolitre Italian amphorae. Next the wine was aged for 12 months in barrels before being bottled without sulphite or filtration. When tasting, it surprises us with its intense colour, its intense aromas of citrus bark and its creamy, round texture, slightly tannic. One thing is certain : this wine will work wonders at the table, with white meat for example.

About the Producer Domaine des Roches Neuves

Thierry Germain moved to Varrains in 1992, where he makes Saumur whites (from 3 hectares of Chenin) and Saumur-Champigny (from 19 hectares of Cabernet Franc). His philosophy is entirely based on the way in which he works the vines. "Science is useless when the grapes are of mediocre quality: if the vine is neglected, it cannot yield the desired nectar". This is why the domain is run entirely according to biodynamic principles (certified in 2005), in a bid to breathe new life into the soil. The wine-maker only intervenes in the plant's growth as a little added extra. Minimal intervention and natural, parcel-by-parcel vinification result in vintage after vintage of wines that are always different, never the same. Today, Thierry Germain is one of the best representatives of his generation, and has contributed to restoring the reputation of the Saumur appellation. He produces a sublime range, of a very high quality, among the finest wines of the appellation. A big favourite with the iDealwine team!

Detailed characteristics