Your New Favorite Thierry Germain, Domaine Des Roches Neuves, Saumur-champigny 'les Memoires' 2021 Get 45% Off Today [V4XNsyme]

variety: Cabernet Franc

The small image that appears on most of Thierry Germain’s labels is a silhouette of the man himself; he is walking, casting a long shadow that transitions into two tall grape vines. This image is the perfect metaphor to imply the large shadow Thierry casts in life; affecting the vines around him through his ability to produce healthy grapes and practice biodynamic farming. While other vignerons in Saumur are pumping as much synthetic fertilizer into the vineyards as possible, Thierry is using compost when necessary, forcing the grapes to suffer, resulting in lower yields and complex pure wines.

Coming from vines 112 years in age and planted in Turonien Supérieur Limestone, this  parcel spans just 0.8 ha and is entirely biodynamic. The grapes are hand harvested and sorted manually before natural fermentation. The juice sounds 12 months in 2500L used oak foundre followed by 6 mo in bottle before release.