Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Terres Chaudes 2023 villa-cialdini from the initial contact on

from the initial contact on the tip of the tongue to the end of the long finish

Elegant in aroma with notes of raspberries

and intense blackberry and raspberry fruits with hints of mint choc

with hints of savoury spices and subtle tannins which add structure and complexity

Clay on the bottom of the plot and rocks and limestone on the top

Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Terres Chaudes 2023 villa-cialdini from the initial contact onBiodynamic. 100% Cabernet Franc. Germains calling card is drawn from the domaines many parcels in Saumur. These varied sites grow on tuffeau limestone soils around the communes of Varrains, Chaintres, Dampierre and Saumur. The vines range from 10 to 70 years old (with the average at around 30) and include the domaines home vineyard, Le Clos, a site ploughed by the familys Ardennais draft horse. Germain harvests by hand, employs cold soak infusion for