Saumur Champigny, La Marginale, Domaine des Roches Neuves 2017

Therry Germain from a long line of Bordeaux winemakers, arrived here in 1991, attracted by the region’s perfect balance of grape varietal, climate and terroir, which he considers one of the finest in France. The vineyard is worked in a natural way with the goal of keeping the vine and the soil at its healthiest and Thierry has become a fully-fledged advocate of biodynamics.

The nose opens with menthol aromas, notes of red fruit, star anise, coffee and cocoa. The palate is full of bright, ripe red fruits, good acidity and tannins.

Producer Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves

Origin Saumur, Loire, France

Grapes Cabernet Franc

Vintage 2017

Alcohol  12.5% Abv

Style  Full body elegant red

Bottle size 750ml

Winemaking  Manual harvested, 50% destemmed, 50% whole bunch.  Macerated 22 to 24 days.  Fermented in wood vats. Aged 12 months in barriques (228l).  Malolactic in wood vats (25hl)

Notes Natural, Organic, Biodynamic