Thierry Germain - Saumur Blanc 'Terres' White 2019
White
2019
Loire Valley
Saumur
Chenin Blanc
Biodynamic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Chenin Blanc
Tasting notes
Crafted from 90-year-old Chenin Blanc vines, this extraordinary wine undergoes four months of skin maceration in large Italian amphorae, followed by a year of barrel aging—a process that yields depth, texture, and striking aromatic complexity.
The nose is redolent of almonds, honey, and an array of citrus fruits, with evolving layers that reveal a kaleidoscopic character. On the palate, it is textured and expressive, finishing with a gentle tannic grip that adds structure and food-pairing versatility.
More About The Winery
Originally from Bordeaux, Thierry Germain moved to the Loire Valley in the early 1990s and quickly became one of the region’s most visionary winemakers. Today, his domaine, Roches Neuves, is considered a benchmark in Saumur-Champigny, producing wines of remarkable purity, precision, and energy.
Since converting fully to biodynamic viticulture in 2000, Thierry Germain has focused on revealing the individuality of each terroir through meticulous vineyard work and minimal intervention in the cellar. His wines, based primarily on Cabernet Franc for reds and Chenin Blanc for whites, are celebrated for their vibrant fruit, elegance, and terroir expression, offering both early drinking pleasure and age-worthiness.
From the supple and approachable Saumur-Champigny cuvées to the profound single-vineyard bottlings such as Les Mémoires and Clos de l’Echelier, Thierry Germain crafts wines that rank among the most exciting in the Loire — often compared to the greats of Burgundy for their finesse and complexity.