Domaine des Roches NeuvesTerres Amphore Blanc 2021

Product code: 22096
£68.00 inc VAT
£408.00 / case of 6
France
White Wine, Orange Wine from
Loire, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Saumur
Type
Type: White Wine, Orange Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaine des Roches Neuves
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Saumur
Type
Type: White Wine, Orange Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaine des Roches Neuves
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

This wine presents a straw-yellow hue with clear golden reflections. The nose is marked by a vibrant freshness, balanced with crisp minerality and bright citrus aromas. Amphora aging adds depth and a rounded texture to this orange wine, revealing concentrated notes of citrus peel on the palate, complemented by a subtle tannic finish.

Product Notes

Domaine des Roches Neuves Terres Amphore Blanc is an exceptional wine renowned for its elegance and intricate complexity. This Loire Valley wine, from acclaimed winemaker Thierry Germain, is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, and uniquely matured in large clay amphorae to enhance its texture and flavour. Upon tasting, layers of white nectarines, mineral notes, and subtle hints of honeycomb unfold, offering a vibrant longevity on the palate. This wine enchants with its beautifully balanced fruit and elegance, delivering a spectacular representation of France's terroir. Brilliant as an accompaniment to fish or poultry dishes, it indeed leaves a lasting impression.

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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