Domaine Des Roches Neuves
Saumur-Champigny Les Roches
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
A garnet-red with purple tints. On the nose, scents of violets, irises and stewed red fruits. On the palate, harmonious and balanced with a full-body. The finish is long with elegant and subtle tannins.
Food Pairing
Try with rabbit and mushroom soup, roast leg of salt-marsh lamb or veal chops with baby onions and wild mushrooms.
