Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos Romans Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.323 ratings

9.59 pro ratings

Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

9.2

So good.. all you can ask for in a Chenin. Full round fruit notes, waxy, wet wool, big while being soft and light, with screaming acidity. Really opened up with a bit of time. Thanks Doug!

So good.. all you can ask for in a Chenin. Full round fruit notes, waxy, wet wool, big while being soft and light, with screaming acidity. Really opened up with a bit of time. Thanks Doug!

Aug 16th, 2018

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.4

Thierry Germain keeps on improving - age worthy chenin

Thierry Germain keeps on improving - age worthy chenin

4 people found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2014

Wine Director Raoul's

9.8

Absolutely gorgeous dry Chenin from Thierry Germain, impeccable balance of minerality, fruit and savory flavors with an endless finish. Best at cellar temp or warmer.

Absolutely gorgeous dry Chenin from Thierry Germain, impeccable balance of minerality, fruit and savory flavors with an endless finish. Best at cellar temp or warmer.

1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2013

9.3

Have you seen my baseball?

Have you seen my baseball?

May 8th, 2015

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.6

This stuff turns me into a screamer. From a 0.1 ha clos attached to an abbey. Lime flower, heather, white tea, cryatalline acidity, limestone crackle, electric tension, so nervy, so precise, so young. Lightning in a btl.

This stuff turns me into a screamer. From a 0.1 ha clos attached to an abbey. Lime flower, heather, white tea, cryatalline acidity, limestone crackle, electric tension, so nervy, so precise, so young. Lightning in a btl.

Feb 6th, 2015

9.5

One of the best Chenin I've had in quite some time. Consumed with the man himself!

One of the best Chenin I've had in quite some time. Consumed with the man himself!

Jan 18th, 2015

Wine Director Formento's

9.2

Chenin with the queen of Chenin.

Chenin with the queen of Chenin.

Sep 4th, 2014

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.6

Limestone cracklings

Limestone cracklings

May 7th, 2014

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

Everything I love in a Saumur. Electric & slightly honeycombed with crystalline minerality.

Everything I love in a Saumur. Electric & slightly honeycombed with crystalline minerality.

Nov 21st, 2017

9.3

Tasty and still youthful. Unleaded petrol.

Tasty and still youthful. Unleaded petrol.

Apr 14th, 2019