Domaine Des Roches Neuves
Saumur-Champigny Les Mémoires
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
The 2022 Les Memoires is a reminder as to why Thierry Germain is considered among the world’s finest of Cabernet Franc. This is made from a special single site of Cabernet Franc planted in 1904, showing silky old vine blackberry and mulberry fruit, ripe herbs and beautifully fine tannins.
Food Pairing
Meat or mushroom-based appetizers or mains.
Other Domaine Des Roches Neuves Wines
