Saumur-Champigny Outre Terre Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain 2019
13.5%
1.5L
Intensity
This Saumur-Champigny has been produced in amphorae to create a supple, dense and fresh wine.
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Saumur-Champigny Outre Terre Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain 2019
The wine
Cuvée Outre Terre macerates for 8 months with its skin in 800-litre Georgian amphora and is then aged for 12 months. No sulfur nor filtration is used. Its nose expresses essentially floral aromas (peony). On the palate, the attack is ample, there is fine density, freshness and a nice finish.
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
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservation: 2 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Saumur-Champigny
Owner: Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain
Vintage: 2019
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 22 hectares
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine