Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc

9.215 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Paul Masson

There‘s a nice note of used paperback within the mineral profile here, otherwise this is all comforting red fruits and spice. Elegant, but with deceptive structure and tannin, this could use some time to unfurl.

There‘s a nice note of used paperback within the mineral profile here, otherwise this is all comforting red fruits and spice. Elegant, but with deceptive structure and tannin, this could use some time to unfurl.

Apr 24th, 2021
Dan R
8.8

Another great value from this producer, this is obviously young and tight, but enjoyable nonetheless. Red fruit, tomato leaf and tobacco with a mineral spine and herbal finish. Good with food.

Another great value from this producer, this is obviously young and tight, but enjoyable nonetheless. Red fruit, tomato leaf and tobacco with a mineral spine and herbal finish. Good with food.

Feb 10th, 2021
Aschwin de Wolf

Cabernet Franc from the Loire - my first red love. This has all the characteristics of the region but all wound up in a beautiful, gentle sweet aroma. Tart fruit, spice, with a mild bitter finish. This is beautiful! So well integrated for such a young entry-level wine. Unfiltered - noticed the sediment too late..Keep this one to yourself. Will revisit.

Cabernet Franc from the Loire - my first red love. This has all the characteristics of the region but all wound up in a beautiful, gentle sweet aroma. Tart fruit, spice, with a mild bitter finish. This is beautiful! So well integrated for such a young entry-level wine. Unfiltered - noticed the sediment too late..Keep this one to yourself. Will revisit.

1 person found it helpfulSep 27th, 2020
Tree Kilpatrick

Stands out with yellow label. Smells chalky and herbal. Bitter streak, with very tart under-ripe berries.

Stands out with yellow label. Smells chalky and herbal. Bitter streak, with very tart under-ripe berries.

Feb 26th, 2024
Desiree

Nick and Tonya gift

Nick and Tonya gift

Mar 18th, 2022
Desiree

Nick and Tonya gift

Nick and Tonya gift

Mar 18th, 2022
Brad Jensen

Drank at Maverick in San Antonio as a pairing for duck breast.

Drank at Maverick in San Antonio as a pairing for duck breast.

Jan 24th, 2021
William Paley

this one is a baby....but that color is so seductive, and within an hour it’s singing “but if you try sometimes.....you’ll find......” (you get what you need.....or something like that). Tooth etching powder wash.....

this one is a baby....but that color is so seductive, and within an hour it’s singing “but if you try sometimes.....you’ll find......” (you get what you need.....or something like that). Tooth etching powder wash.....

Oct 4th, 2020
Michal Rosenn

Michal had this a year ago

Michal had this a year ago

Jan 7th, 2023
Michael Dionne

Michael had this 2 years ago

Michael had this 2 years ago

Apr 20th, 2022