Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Terres Chaudes 2023
Domaine des Roches Neuves
Thierry Germain's biodynamically farmed Chenin Blanc from the Terres Chaudes parcel delivers a wine where the tuffeau limestone substrate is as much a character as the grape. Wood plays virtually no role here — the expression is all terroir, acid, and fruit. A white wine for those who believe restraint is its own form of generosity.
Nose
Crushed limestone minerality opens, followed by green apple, white flowers, and a subtle honeyed note. There's a delicate grassiness that speaks to the cool tuffeau terroir.
Palate
Lean and focused, with razor-sharp acidity carrying flavors of citrus pith, green pear, and a chalky mineral core. A faint creaminess from lees contact adds texture without weight. The mid-palate reveals gooseberry and a hint of fresh mint.
Finish
Persistent and mineral-driven, finishing clean with lingering citrus and green apple.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Terres Chaudes parcel, tuffeau limestone soils, Varrains, Saumur
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Grilled sea bass with a sauce vierge of tomatoes, capers, and fresh basil, letting the wine's acidity and mineral backbone cut through the richness of the fish.
Thierry Germain's biodynamically farmed Domaine des Roches Neuves in Varrains crafts single-parcel Chenin Blancs from tuffeau limestone soils in the heart of Saumur.
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