Thierry Germain Saumur La Marginale
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
L'Échelier Saumur Chenin Blanc 2018
Electric. So so electric. Floral, stones, minerals, some light white almond slices, wet rocks, so stoney. But pure and chiseled. Palate is terrific. Dense, chewy and my god the acid on this is majestic. Nimble and pure with such purity and length. Lemons are pretty much the only fruit but the minerals crush you. So elegant and textured, yet dynamic and massive. Really a wine of contrasts wherein the intrigue lies. What aromas. Best Roches Neuves white since 13 Clos Romans but this might be better. Thierry has always said ultimately this wine would be better than Clos Romans when the vines got old enough. I think 18 is first vintage where this is true. An unreal wine. — 6 years ago
Thierry Germain
Cep by Cep Les Clos de L'Arche Anjou Rouge Cabernet Franc 2017
A handful of forest berries recall a late summer hike in the northwoods. I can’t decide if its earthiness is dusty seasonal road or cold gray river stone. Perhaps equal measures of both. Then there are those hints of alpine milk chocolate and crispy hay. I like it best as a single ingredient cocktail. — 8 years ago
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
Clos de L'Échelier Dampierre Sur Loire Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc
Generally not a big fan of cabernet franc, but this was recommended to me as an especially good example. Glad I tried it. Not heavy, but distinct notes of fruit and earth/leather. Really good abd sophisticated, especially at this price ($28 I think). Recommended by Lower Falls Wine Shop in Wellesley, MA. — 2 months ago
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
Bonne Terre Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2019
Very dependent on the food you pair it with to really blossom. — 5 years ago
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
Clos du Moulin Saumur Chenin Blanc 2016
Ананас, яблоки, лимон, аккуратный нефтяной тон, сухой мед, битый камень. Средне-полное тело с фруктово-тропическим акцентом, хорошей кислотностью и уверенной, но не слишком напряженной структурой. Ещё молодо. Шлейфовая ароматика, увесистый объём, первичные акценты во вкусе. Глубоко, органично и выразительно. Чуть не хватает микродетализации и комплексности фактуры. — 8 years ago
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
L'Insolite Saumur Chenin Blanc 2016
More chenin blanc as spring approaches! This one balances zesty exuberance with precision etched mineral cut. — 5 months ago
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
Outre Terre Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2020
Cinnamon, cedar, roasted spicy winter squash with maple syrup. (Would be an excellent paring) Red fruits Smooth. Light Tannins your choice to decant. Slight Brett in a good way. TBL
Short on the finish — 4 years ago
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
Les Roches Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2016
Simple, satisfying. — 7 years ago
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
Terres Saumur Chenin Blanc 2013
Young tight with prominent acidity — 8 years ago
Lyle Fass
Founder Fass Selections
Beautifully expressive Cabernet Franc nose of red currant, sour cherry, cassis, moss, lavender, thyme and an enormous amount of rosemary. The palate initially offers glorious, creamy red fruit, excellent purity, freshness and ripe, melting tannins, with remarkable precision for 2018. That first open-bottle preview is seductive, but air brings a firmer, chewier and more tannic structure, while a small alcoholic seam becomes increasingly pronounced. Still juicy, vibrant and unmistakably Cabernet Franc, but less seamless than the opening suggested.
Day two is the better showing. The nose is deeper, with more cassis and the same nervous herbal energy. The palate has rounded out, gaining a touch of opulence and a gorgeous creamy texture, while the alcohol has largely integrated and the balance is now excellent. Beautiful wine. — 3 days ago