Saumur-Champigny "Franc de Pied", Dom. des Roches Neuves - 2015

Name: Saumur-Champigny "Franc de Pied", Dom. des Roches Neuves
Brand: Thierry Germain
SKU: 36071
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 36071 750mL

Winemaker Thierry Germain works to produce fresh, vibrant wines. He works his vineyards biodynamically, taking cues from the legendary Charly Foucault of Clos Rougeard. Germain's wine is appreciated for its purity, finesse, and drinkability. Structured, silky, and a sheer pleasure to have at the table.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2015

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Anjou and Saumur

Appellation/Village

Saumur-Champigny

Producer

Thierry Germain

Grape Variety

Cabernet Franc

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Cabernet Franc

Relegated to moderate obscurity in modern times, Cabernet Franc is in fact the proud parent of the attention-hogging Cabernet Sauvignon (after an illicit affair with Sauvignon Blanc a hundred-odd years ago). Cabernet Franc has remained close to its roots in France, enjoying small pockets of popularity primarily in the Loire Valley (specifically in Chinon), where it is often bottled as a varietal wine, and in Bordeaux where it is still used in moderate percentages in the typical blends. In fact,...