Domaine Des Roches Neuves
Saumur-Champigny La Marginale
Cabernet Franc from Loire, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine Des Roches Neuves
Serious wines are produced at this estate run by the charismatic Thierry Germain. His approach is closer to a Burgundy wine-maker than a typical Loire producer. This 50-acre domaine situated in a superb viticultural location in the appellation of Saumur-Champigny has been a winery since 1850. Germain from a long line of Bordeaux winemakers arrived here in 1991 attracted by the region’s perfect balance of grape varietal climate and 'terroir' which he considers one of the finest in France. The vineyard is worked in a natural way with the goal of keeping the vine and the soil at its healthiest and Thierry has become a fully-fledged advocate of biodynamics.
Description
"While the 2019 Saumur Champigny La Marginale has underlying power and muscular tannins from its deep clay soils, it retains its light body and lightness of touch. There's red currants and the merest hint of green alongside violets, but ultimately this is a wine about shape and texture, not flavour descriptors. Scented, medium-length finish." Vinous
Food Pairing
This wine requires two hours in a carafe to be tasted at 16 ° C on a fillet of Rossini beef, a duck breast or a rack of lamb.
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