Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

L'Insolite Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.111 ratings
9.33 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
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Big Chenin nose. Some lemon lime but tons of almonds. Saline and very mineral as well. Complex and so juicy with a bit of a swimming pool thing going on but in the best way possible. So clean. Really nice fruit and then the acid blasts you. Structure is on point. Terrific contrasts.

Big Chenin nose. Some lemon lime but tons of almonds. Saline and very mineral as well. Complex and so juicy with a bit of a swimming pool thing going on but in the best way possible. So clean. Really nice fruit and then the acid blasts you. Structure is on point. Terrific contrasts.

1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2018
Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

9.2

Fruit and texture just scream Chenin. Great wine with lots of future potential.

Fruit and texture just scream Chenin. Great wine with lots of future potential.

Jan 19th, 2016
Todd Abrams

2014. Precision.

2014. Precision.

Jan 10th, 2016
Nathan F

Green apples with incredible texture and length.

Green apples with incredible texture and length.

Jan 8th, 2017
Aaron Tan

Sure did make an impression. Big, rich, textural, stunning acid drive. Pears, apples, limes, and layers of molten honey! Likely some bot even - hints of it on the palate. Utterly delicious.

Add notes: Domaine des Roches Neuves. Biodynamic focus. L'Insolite - 80+ year old Chenin vines, clayey-limestone, sandstone and flint subsoil.

Sure did make an impression. Big, rich, textural, stunning acid drive. Pears, apples, limes, and layers of molten honey! Likely some bot even - hints of it on the palate. Utterly delicious.

Add notes: Domaine des Roches Neuves. Biodynamic focus. L'Insolite - 80+ year old Chenin vines, clayey-limestone, sandstone and flint subsoil.

Nov 9th, 2016
Jiga Hitorn

Didier recommendation

Didier recommendation

Jun 18th, 2016
Giordana Sobel

Quite persistent in the finish. Bright, crisp acidity. Notes of white flower, kiwi and melon. Very happy with this wine. Quite lovely and full.

Quite persistent in the finish. Bright, crisp acidity. Notes of white flower, kiwi and melon. Very happy with this wine. Quite lovely and full.

Feb 22nd, 2016
Lance E. Farman

Lance E. had this 7 years ago

Lance E. had this 7 years ago

Mar 8th, 2018
Arnaud Fontaine

Arnaud had this 8 years ago

Arnaud had this 8 years ago

Dec 23rd, 2016
Andreu Rios

Andreu had this 8 years ago

Andreu had this 8 years ago

Dec 15th, 2016