Domaine des Roches Neuves - T Germain - Saumur-Champigny - Valap - Rouge - 2023

Wine:

It's delightful! The 2023 red Saumur-Champigny Thierry Germain x Ventealapropriété showcases the beautiful graphite character of the grape in an ultra-fresh and crunchy profile, with fine, juicy tannins. Here's a blend where fruit balances perfectly, finding a magical path between freshness and concentration. A purely delicious cuvée to drink over the next 5 years. A favorite of the Committee, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, selectively sorted, fermented and macerated for 14 days in stainless steel tanks, aged in stainless steel tanks.

Color:

Dark red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Beautiful graphite aromas.

Palate:

Fresh and crisp, this cuvée reveals fine tannins and a fine balance of fruit between concentration and freshness. A wine of pure indulgence!

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled red meats, mixed meat kebabs, oven-roasted turkey.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

A leading figure in Saumur-Champigny, Thierry Germain is among the Loire Valley's most talented winemakers. Awarded 3 stars by the RVF Guide, his Domaine des Roches Neuves has become a benchmark. 

His biodynamic vineyard management and keen sensitivity result in wines with a strong identity that balance the high maturity of Cabernet grapes with the precision of oak aging, ensuring the continuity of a flavor that is at once infused, floral, and crisp.

These top-tier French cuvées captivate and delight us; it was only natural for us to partner with this Cabernet Franc maestro to co-create this exclusive blend.