Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos Romans 2023
Domaine des Roches Neuves
Thierry Germain's biodynamic Chenin Blanc from the Clos Romans parcel is a masterclass in terroir-driven white wine. The tuffeau limestone of Saumur gives this wine its remarkable mineral density, while the Chenin grape provides the lift and acid architecture. This is a white wine of profound weight that feels weightless — quarry and cloud in a single glass.
Nose
Precise and mineral-driven, with green apple and citrus zest leading. A faint chalky quality sits alongside white flowers and a hint of crushed oyster shell. No oak influence — pure fruit and stone.
Palate
Taut and focused, with a coiled tension on entry. Green apple and gooseberry define the palate, while a honeyed richness begins to emerge at midpalate without ever tipping toward sweetness. The texture is almost chalky, recalling the tuffeau limestone beneath the vineyard.
Finish
Long and mineral, with persistent citrus and a saline quality that keeps the palate engaged. The acidity is electric.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Clos Romans single parcel, tuffeau limestone soils, biodynamically farmed
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and electric acidity are a natural match for briny oysters, while a classic shallot mignonette echoes the vineyard's herbaceous, grassy undercurrent.
Spanish-born Thierry Germain arrived in the Loire Valley in 1991 and gradually converted Domaine des Roches Neuves to biodynamics, coaxing Chenin Blanc from ancient tuffeau limestone parcels into wines of extraordinary mineral purity.
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