Domaine des Roches NeuvesSaumur-Champigny Franc de Pied 2022

Product code: 22094
£39.70 inc VAT
£238.20 / case of 6
France
Red Wine from
Loire, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Saumur-Champigny
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaine des Roches Neuves
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Saumur-Champigny
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaine des Roches Neuves
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

This wine showcases a bright, limpid ruby-red robe with undulating reflections of violet-blue and cherry. The nose is fragrant and expressive, offering charming floral notes intertwined with small red berries. On the palate, the attack is bold and direct, revealing a crisp, juicy character centered around delicate red berry fruit. A touch of acidity adds volume and depth, enhancing the wine’s freshness and balance.

Product Notes

Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied is an exceptional French wine hailing from the prestigious Loire Valley. This indulgent red brings poise and complexity, showcasing the classic Cabernet Franc characteristics. It reveals nuanced layers of ripe red fruit, pepper, and herbal notes, melding into a splendidly rich finish. Matured in French oak barrels, the wine harmoniously balances natural acidity and firm tannins, demonstrating masterful vinification methods. Its organic viticulture and terroir-driven expression give it unique gusto. Franc de Pied is indeed a captivating treat to the palates of both connoisseurs and novice wine lovers alike.

About the Winery

Domaine des Roches Neuves

Nestled in the picturesque Loire Valley in France, Domaine des Roches Neuves is a prestigious and time-honoured winery. Revered for their innovative viticulture techniques, they've etched a name for themselves in the prodigious world of French wine making. The vineyard boasts a rich tapestry of terroirs, lending distinct character to each variant of wine produced on the domaine.

Domaine des Roches Neuves was founded by Thierry Germain in 1991, who hails originally from the Bordeaux region. He brings to fore a wealth of knowledge from his homeland whilst marrying it with organic and biodynamic farming methods. His forward-thinking approach towards wine making has catapulted the domaine to almost legendary status. Claiming a scenic stretch of 22 hectares, the vineyard lavishes an optimal blend of sunlight and soil conditions, making it a unique sanctuary for wine cultivation.

The winery mainly cultivates Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc grapes, respecting the biodiversity of the estate, they allow natural yeast to enhance the fermentation process. This dedication to a pure and ecological process is undeniably reflected in the organoleptic qualities of the wines. The wines from Domaine des Roches Neuves have gained a reputation for their balanced complexity, marked minerality, and long-lasting finish – an ode to Thierry’s love for terroir expression.

Visitors to the winery are invited to tour the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process and indulge in tastings. This affords them a unique opportunity to appreciate the intricacy involved in crafting each bottle of Roches Neuves Wine.

To conclude, Domaine des Roches Neuves is more than just a winery, it's a testimony to the passion and dedication that goes into creating an exceptional bottle of wine. This stalwart effort echoes in their finest vintages, striking a chord with wine connoisseurs around the globe? At Domaine des Roches Neuves you don't just taste wine, you experience artistry, legacy and the rhythms of nature dance harmoniously with each sip.

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