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Thierry Germain's Domaine des Roches Neuves, at Varrains, is one of the appellation's leading biodynamic estates, and this cuvée draws on a range of its biodynamic parcels in Saumur along with a vineyard at Le Puy-Notre-Dame, an appellation otherwise reserved for red wine. The blend is ninety per cent Chenin Blanc, with the balance split between Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. Germain picks later than is usual for sparkling base wine, waiting for ripeness and character, then presses whole bunches and ferments in a mix of stainless steel and barrels previously used for the Insolite cuvée. The wine spends around eighteen months on lees in bottle before disgorgement with no additions, so it finishes bone dry, chalky and saline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady now and will hold for several years. 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The house style is uncompromising and built for the long haul, with fruit picked at full ripeness, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and no chasing of early drinkability. The sparkling wine is made only in years the estate judges suitable, takes its second fermentation in bottle and rests forty eight months on lees, then is finished extra brut with only a token dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich yet firmly dry, with real weight for a Loire sparkling, it stands up to roast poultry, veal and aged Comte; serve at around 9 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. 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