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Saumur l'Echelier Roches Neuves (Domaine des) 2016

  • Yellow fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: White
  • Biodynamics
  • 12.50% 
  • 2.25L
  • Intensity
  • Crisp

Cette cuvée parcellaire confidentielle (produite en seulement 800 exemplaires) se distingue par une bouche riche, puissante et fruitée ainsi qu'une finale saline.  More info

  • Quantity: 3 Bottles
  • Level: 3 into-neck
  • Label: 3 good appearance
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Loire
  • Appellation/Wine: Saumur
  • Producer/Owner: Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain
  • More information....

Saumur l'Echelier Roches Neuves (Domaine des) serve at a temperature of 12°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Médaillons de lotte au safran, Risotto aux moules, Crevettes croustillantes en deux façons aux asperges.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Saumur l'Echelier Roches Neuves (Domaine des)

    The wine

    Clos de l'échelier is a rare cuvée produced in low quantities (800 bottles), a fine intense white wine, with citrus notes and rich substance. Its straw-coloured hue is concentrated and generous, with aromas of fruit, flowers and vegetal notes. On the palate, we find power, richness and considerable fruitiness. Try this at all costs when you can!

    Information about domain 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

    • Quantity: 3 Bottles
    • Level: 3 into-neck
    • Label: 3 good appearance
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
    • Country/Region: Loire
    • Appellation/Wine: Saumur
    • Producer/Owner: Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain
    • Vintage: 2016
    • Color: White
    • Service temperature: 12°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
    • Size (in ha): 22
    • Volume: 800 bottles
    • Intensity: Crisp
    • Dominant aroma: Yellow fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% chenin

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    iDealwine price estimate
    Saumur l'Echelier Roches Neuves (Domaine des) 2016

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format