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!

This wine comes from the collaboration of three talented winemakers: Michel Chevré, Thierry Germain and Nicolas Réau. The cuvée Terre is a very special wine, since it is a white (Chenin) which macerates for eight months with its skin in 400-litre Italian amphora (using the same principle as "orange wines"). It is then aged in barrels for 12 months and no sulfur nor filtration is used. It is straw-coloured and exudes mineral and orange peel aromas. On the palate, it is round and rich but also has light tannins due to the maceration. This is a micro-production. This wine goes perfectly with white meat.