Domaine des Roches Neuves Les Mémoires – Saumur-Champigny – Red – 2020:

 

Domaine des Roches Neuves: The Centenary Cuvée

The “Les Mémoires” cuvée is the benchmark red from Thierry Germain at Domaine des Roches Neuves. Crafted exclusively from centenary Cabernet Franc vines, it represents the ultimate potential of the Saumur-Champigny appellation. This Biodynamic wine is a concentrated, age-worthy masterpiece, reflecting the purity of the Loire’s Tuffeau subsoil.

Tasting Notes: Elegance and Depth

• Colour: Deep, alluring garnet.
• Nose: Highly complex, showing rich blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit, a hint of refined green bell pepper, pencil shavings, and an appealing earthy, damp-forest character.
• Palate: Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced, offering plush concentration and ultra-fine, silky tannins. The persistent, mineral finish speaks volumes about the wine’s pedigree and its long life ahead.

Food Match & Serving

To fully appreciate its depth, decant this fine wine for at least an hour. Serve at cellar temperature (around 16-17°C).

• Recommended Food Matches: Roast lamb, elegant mushroom Wellington, or a classic French terrine.
• Ageing Potential: Built to last, it offers peak drinking pleasure from 10 to 20 years after the vintage.

Saumur-Champigny 2020
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