Saumur-Champigny Clos de l'Echelier Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain 2016
12.5%
0.75L
Intensity
A freshly fruity Saumur-Champigny with very distinguished aromas and tannins. Ideal with red meats, especially steak tartare.
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Saumur-Champigny Clos de l'Echelier Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain 2016
The wine
This wine ferments in truncated wooden vats. On the nose, it exudes succulent and fruity aromas (strawberry, cherry). On the palate, it is full-bodied and elegant. This wine goes wonderfully with red meat, especially tartare.
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: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Saumur-Champigny
Owner: Domaine des Roches Neuves - Thierry Germain
Vintage: 2016
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: smooth
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine