This Cabernet Franc comes from carefully cultivated vines grown on clay-limestone soil. Ideally situated facing due south, the vines benefit from exceptional ripeness. Meticulous vinification in wooden vats and aging in large oak casks for 12 months allows for the extraction and preservation of the wine's aromatic richness, thus accentuating the intensity and precision of its flavors. Natural ground cover and soil cultivation aerate the vines and preserve the richness of the terroir.
How to appreciate this wine?
Food and wine pairing tips
Service tips
Serve at 16° to 18°
Guarding potential
5 to 10 years
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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.
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