{"title":"THIERRY GERMAIN","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eThierry Germain is one of the Loire Valley’s most influential and respected winemakers, internationally renowned for producing biodynamic and terroir-driven wines from Saumur, France. As the owner and winemaker of Domaine des Roches Neuves, Thierry Germain has played a major role in elevating the reputation of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc on the global fine wine stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eThe vineyards are farmed biodynamically on limestone and tuffeau soils in Saumur, benefiting from a cool continental climate moderated by Atlantic influences. These conditions allow grapes to ripen slowly while retaining freshness, mineral tension, and aromatic complexity. Thierry Germain follows meticulous low-intervention practices in both vineyard and cellar to preserve purity and vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eThierry Germain is particularly known for elegant Cabernet Franc wines that display red berry fruit, violet, graphite, herbs, spice, and earthy mineral notes supported by silky tannins and vibrant acidity. His Chenin Blanc wines are equally acclaimed for their precision, texture, citrus and orchard fruit character, saline minerality, and remarkable aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eAs one of France’s leading biodynamic producers, Thierry Germain represents the modern and terroir-focused movement in Loire Valley winemaking, producing wines highly sought after by collectors, sommeliers, and fine wine enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eShop Thierry Germain wines online at Wine More Cellars Australia. We offer a carefully curated selection of premium Loire Valley wines, including Saumur Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc from leading French producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eAustralia-wide shipping available, with free delivery on eligible orders over $199.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-thierry-germain-saumur-champigny-les-roches","title":"2022 Thierry Germain Saumur-Champigny Les Roches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Thierry Germain Saumur-Champigny Les Roches is a beautifully vibrant and terroir-driven Cabernet Franc from one of the Loire Valley’s benchmark biodynamic producers. Produced under Thierry Germain’s Roches Neuves project, the wine is crafted from organically farmed vineyards around Saumur-Champigny planted on chalk-rich clay and tuffeau limestone soils. Unlike the domaine’s more structured single-vineyard bottlings, Les Roches is designed to emphasise purity, freshness and drinkability while still carrying the unmistakable mineral tension and finesse that define Germain’s wines. Fermented naturally and aged in large old foudres, the 2022 vintage combines generous fruit with remarkable lift and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals blackberry, cassis and wild raspberry layered alongside violets, graphite and cracked pepper, giving the wine remarkable aromatic freshness and Loire character. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a finely etched mineral core. Layers of dark berry fruit, savoury herbs and chalky tension unfold with beautiful energy and balance, finishing long, juicy and beautifully persistent with impressive purity and drinkability. Critics and merchants consistently highlight the wine’s pepper-tinged fruit, saline freshness and supple texture, noting its seamless balance between concentration and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 Thierry Germain Saumur-Champigny Les Roches is a superb modern Loire Cabernet Franc — vibrant, mineral and beautifully refined with outstanding freshness and finesse. Perfect with roast chicken, duck, charcuterie, grilled lamb, mushroom dishes or alpine cheeses. 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