Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos de L'Échelier Dampierre Sur Loire Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc

9.114 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Saumur, 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
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Unreal nose. Quiet yet clean. On fleek. Super berry but also a hint of Cab Franc hebaciousness. Smells like right bank Bordeaux from the 80’s. So on. Palate has loads of sweet fruit and lively acidity and a lovely mineral spine. Such a great mouthfeel. Lithe yet packed. Very elegant and finishes so mineral.

Unreal nose. Quiet yet clean. On fleek. Super berry but also a hint of Cab Franc hebaciousness. Smells like right bank Bordeaux from the 80’s. So on. Palate has loads of sweet fruit and lively acidity and a lovely mineral spine. Such a great mouthfeel. Lithe yet packed. Very elegant and finishes so mineral.

Apr 18th, 2018
John Osborne

Wine Director Raoul's

9.5

Have to agree, the Chambolle of the Loire, Charmes at least if not Musigny. Elegance, intensity, the finest of tannins, incredible evolution in the glass. Superb!

Have to agree, the Chambolle of the Loire, Charmes at least if not Musigny. Elegance, intensity, the finest of tannins, incredible evolution in the glass. Superb!

1 person found it helpfulMay 28th, 2016
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Young but sooooo goood. Amazing cut end freshness. Lovely tannins and high acidity. Such a baby. Terrific.

Young but sooooo goood. Amazing cut end freshness. Lovely tannins and high acidity. Such a baby. Terrific.

Sep 1st, 2015
Brendan Wright

Too vegetal

Too vegetal

Feb 2nd, 2022
C R
9.1

Good balance, a bit tight at first, ripe red fruits, delicate.

Good balance, a bit tight at first, ripe red fruits, delicate.

Mar 31st, 2018
Matthew Cohen

A tinge of must on the nose. Fantastically bright cherry fruit. Incredibly fresh. Juicy. Fantastic finish. A hint of green pepper. I Amazing texture. Still a little tannic will be better in a year.

A tinge of must on the nose. Fantastically bright cherry fruit. Incredibly fresh. Juicy. Fantastic finish. A hint of green pepper. I Amazing texture. Still a little tannic will be better in a year.

Feb 21st, 2018
Chris Chiapparelli

Solid with nice aromatics and velvety texture. A little light in the mid palate. Maybe needs a little more time in bottle. Probably a bit expensive.

Solid with nice aromatics and velvety texture. A little light in the mid palate. Maybe needs a little more time in bottle. Probably a bit expensive.

Sep 12th, 2017
Joe Weinberger

From our tasting at Domaine des Roche Neuve.

From our tasting at Domaine des Roche Neuve.

Jun 26th, 2016
Lucas Wittmann

Oak fortress. Hope it opens it's gates in a few years.

Oak fortress. Hope it opens it's gates in a few years.

Aug 23rd, 2015
Quinn Roberts

Quinn had this 3 years ago

Quinn had this 3 years ago

Jul 10th, 2021