Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Terres Chaudes 2021

Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Terres Chaudes now comes solely from the Poyeux terroir at Chaintres, farmed biodynamically.

Saumur-Champigny is the Loire’s reference for Cabernet Franc, and Poyeux is one of its most storied sites, made famous by the Clos Rougeard bottling of the same name. Once a blend of two terroirs, Terres Chaudes is now drawn entirely from Poyeux, from vines averaging about 50 years old on the coteau, where a very shallow topsoil sits directly on limestone bedrock. Thierry Germain farms biodynamically. The fruit is fully destemmed and fermented in cement, with some foot treading, then matured in neutral 60-hectolitre wooden vats so nothing comes between the site and the glass. The wine carries Poyeux’s ripe berry, spice and mineral-charged fruit, but the frame here is unusually elegant: pure, bright and floral, with a silky palate sculpted by limestone-derived freshness.

Drinking well now and worth eight to ten years. Serve at 16-18°C with roast lamb, duck or grilled mushrooms.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.