Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

L'Insolite Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.1181 ratings
9.153 pro ratings
Saumur, 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
Matt Perlman

More chenin blanc as spring approaches! This one balances zesty exuberance with precision etched mineral cut.

More chenin blanc as spring approaches! This one balances zesty exuberance with precision etched mineral cut.

Mar 11th, 2026
Mark Eastom

Previous notes apply.

Previous notes apply.

Mar 3rd, 2024
Mark Eastom

Um… Some might say this is subtle, but I’d say it’s precise. Clean, honey blossom, white tea, peach, Granny Smith apple and amazing acid. Wow.

Um… Some might say this is subtle, but I’d say it’s precise. Clean, honey blossom, white tea, peach, Granny Smith apple and amazing acid. Wow.

Jan 1st, 2024
Ceccherini Cristiano

Every piece in the right spot
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Every piece in the right spot
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May 27th, 2023
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

9.1

Marine, chiseled fruit with fresh herb.

Marine, chiseled fruit with fresh herb.

Aug 24th, 2022
Shengli Hu

Honey, brewed green tea, chamomile, ripe yellow pineapple and mango, juicy apricot, medicinal notes/petrol, slightly white pepper, bread dough, marmalade, precise chalky minerality (though I think it’s grown on limestone/schist?). Piercing high acidity, finishes tart and citrusy. Long finish. 😋

Honey, brewed green tea, chamomile, ripe yellow pineapple and mango, juicy apricot, medicinal notes/petrol, slightly white pepper, bread dough, marmalade, precise chalky minerality (though I think it’s grown on limestone/schist?). Piercing high acidity, finishes tart and citrusy. Long finish. 😋

Sep 18th, 2020
Diana Eng

Minerals and acid, but a roundness and texture that coats the tongue on the finish. Anjou pears, apples, slightly underripe, white tea notes.

Minerals and acid, but a roundness and texture that coats the tongue on the finish. Anjou pears, apples, slightly underripe, white tea notes.

Jul 26th, 2018
Ian Staub

Brought to enjoy at my favorite Indian restaurant. Ripe, almost bruised apple, lemon zest, and ginger. Great acidity would carry this for several more years if I had the patience. Dry, but still stood up nicely to the intense spiciness of the meal.

Brought to enjoy at my favorite Indian restaurant. Ripe, almost bruised apple, lemon zest, and ginger. Great acidity would carry this for several more years if I had the patience. Dry, but still stood up nicely to the intense spiciness of the meal.

Apr 28th, 2018
Dave Meyers

Minerality defined. Loved this.

Minerality defined. Loved this.

Mar 11th, 2018
Ian Staub

Super ripe, almost oxidative apple and stone fruit, candied ginger, honey, florals and petrol. Palate is consumed by tart apple and a round, persistent acidity. Medium+ body and a long acid-driven finish. Wish I had more to age, very interesting, delicious stuff.

Super ripe, almost oxidative apple and stone fruit, candied ginger, honey, florals and petrol. Palate is consumed by tart apple and a round, persistent acidity. Medium+ body and a long acid-driven finish. Wish I had more to age, very interesting, delicious stuff.

Dec 5th, 2017