Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied, Loire, France 2020 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano bitter almond and brioche notes

bitter almond and brioche notes

but in terms of innate elegance and refinement it beats all others - a “unique item”

velvety mouthfeel

The palate is exploding with rich dark fruit

Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied, Loire, France 2020 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano bitter almond and brioche notesRipe blackcurrant, dark chocolate, black pepper. The wine starts off creamy, thenspreads a layer of the finest phenolics, impeccably ripe and with a paradoxical mix of presence and restraint. Ripe acidity carries the structure, mineral components gain intensity in the juicy, long finish.