“One might think that Thierry Germain was going to take a break. Indefatigable, he continues to progress in refining each of his cuvées. All of his wines are superb, but not easy to obtain because the demand for them is so great.” Michel Bettane
“This year, a third star is awarded to the Domaine, a reward for their dazzling array of flawless quality... The range is now irreproachable” La Revue de Vins du France
“His goal is to have his cabernet franc exhibit the silky elegance of pinot noir. In fact, many of his Saumur-Champignys do taste more like Burgundy than a lot of pinot noirs on the market.” Josh Reynolds, vinous.com
“Thierry Germain has led the Domaine des Roches Neuves to become one of the finest wine producers in the entire Loire valley, and surely to become one of the top red wine domaines in Saumur; although, the Chenin Blancs are also more than remarkable.” Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate
In many ways, Thierry Germain is a producer that is extremely rare in the tiny Saumur-Champigny appellation; a grower producing wine of such quality that they demand the world sit up and take notice. And the style of wine produced here is not only totally unique but has evolved significantly for the better in recent years. In short, at Domaine Des Roches Neuves, Germain has achieved for Cabernet Franc in Saumur what, for example, Francois Chidaine has achieved with Chenin in Montlouis; wines of swaggering texture, complexity and thrilling deliciousness made with a passion and outward-looking mentality that has had a galvanizing effect on the region as a whole.
Since his arrival to the region in 1991 Germain has been hell-bent on producing, with Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc as the loudspeaker, an ultimate expression of this undoubtedly fine limestone-laced terroir. Biodynamic viticulture, ultra-low yields and ‘hands off’ élevage are the order of the day here. Sure, with his attention to detail, minuscule yields and searching, cutting-edge technique, he’s shocked many a local and ruffled a few feathers along the way – but this is typical of so many avant-garde growers, especially those that have come from another region to make their mark (Germain came from Bordeaux).
“This year, a third star is awarded to the Domaine, a reward for their dazzling array of flawless quality... The range is now irreproachable” La Revue de Vins du France
“His goal is to have his cabernet franc exhibit the silky elegance of pinot noir. In fact, many of his Saumur-Champignys do taste more like Burgundy than a lot of pinot noirs on the market.” Josh Reynolds, vinous.com
“Thierry Germain has led the Domaine des Roches Neuves to become one of the finest wine producers in the entire Loire valley, and surely to become one of the top red wine domaines in Saumur; although, the Chenin Blancs are also more than remarkable.” Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate
In many ways, Thierry Germain is a producer that is extremely rare in the tiny Saumur-Champigny appellation; a grower producing wine of such quality that they demand the world sit up and take notice. And the style of wine produced here is not only totally unique but has evolved significantly for the better in recent years. In short, at Domaine Des Roches Neuves, Germain has achieved for Cabernet Franc in Saumur what, for example, Francois Chidaine has achieved with Chenin in Montlouis; wines of swaggering texture, complexity and thrilling deliciousness made with a passion and outward-looking mentality that has had a galvanizing effect on the region as a whole.
Since his arrival to the region in 1991 Germain has been hell-bent on producing, with Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc as the loudspeaker, an ultimate expression of this undoubtedly fine limestone-laced terroir. Biodynamic viticulture, ultra-low yields and ‘hands off’ élevage are the order of the day here. Sure, with his attention to detail, minuscule yields and searching, cutting-edge technique, he’s shocked many a local and ruffled a few feathers along the way – but this is typical of so many avant-garde growers, especially those that have come from another region to make their mark (Germain came from Bordeaux).
