Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos de L'Échelier Dampierre Sur Loire Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.310 ratings

9.72 pro ratings

Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Stunning aromas. Nobel aromas. Lemon candy, lemon zest, honeyed almonds, loads of minerals, intoxicating. The minerality is truly encompassing. Palate is full of acids, such dense and delicate fruits. So elegant and mineral. Just stunning. Exuberant and expressive. Wonderful.

Jun 21st, 2017

Fredybeans

9.3

Belle couleur or
Nez grillé et épices
Bouche nous amenant plus sur vouvray
Belle longueur gras et seveux

Oct 22nd, 2023

Evie Olson

9.3

Aromas of peach skin, dried apricot & a note of freshly opened fruit loop cereal. (Old Riesling-esque). Similar notes on the palate. A definite classic, fuller Chenin blanc style. Traditional of samur

Aug 16th, 2017