This beautifully crafted wine, made from 100% Chenin Blanc, expresses the purity of its flinty, limestone terroir. Cultivated according to rigorous organic and biodynamic practices, this orange wine undergoes a unique vinification process involving extended maceration in amphorae and 12 months of aging in oak barrels, without the addition of sulfur or filtration. This meticulous process imparts a rich texture and complex structure, while highlighting fruity and mineral notes.
How to appreciate this wine?
Food and wine pairing tips
Service tips
Serve at 12° to 14°
Guarding potential
5 to 10 years
Our opinion on the vintage
Domaine Des Roches Neuves
In Saumur-Champigny, the Domaine des Roches Neuves has been run by Thierry Germain since 1992. The estate extends over limestone and clay-limestone terroirs, particularly suited to cabernet franc, as well as chenin for white wines.
Starting in 2002, the estate embraced biodynamic farming, with in-depth work on the soils, vine vitality, and yield control. This approach aims to produce balanced grapes, capable of accurately expressing their origin without artifice in the cellar. Vinification prioritizes measured extractions and a focus on the body of the wine to preserve the fruit and the natural energy of the juice.
The winemaking process is conceived as a complementary tool, chosen to respect the wine's structure and its capacity for expression, without seeking to influence the style. The wines are distinguished by their purity of fruit, their precision, and a sense of controlled tension, while retaining genuine depth.
The entire work of
