Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos de L'Échelier Dampierre Sur Loire Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.29 ratings
9.22 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

Wow. Acidity. Depth. Young. Long.

Wow. Acidity. Depth. Young. Long.

Feb 12th, 2019
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.9

Too young? Vintage effects? First time with this much ballyhooed producer and I was underwhelmed. A little soft and a little four-square. Tasty, but didn't meet my expectations.

Too young? Vintage effects? First time with this much ballyhooed producer and I was underwhelmed. A little soft and a little four-square. Tasty, but didn't meet my expectations.

Aug 12th, 2017
Alan Snitow

Seemed oxidized

Seemed oxidized

Sep 5th, 2024
Ted
9.0

I liked the Clos de l’Ecotards much better. Has the same golden color. Toast on the nose with some lemon peel.

I liked the Clos de l’Ecotards much better. Has the same golden color. Toast on the nose with some lemon peel.

Jun 14th, 2018
Serge Mismetti

Serge had this 5 years ago

Serge had this 5 years ago

Aug 10th, 2019
Deborah Jenkins

Deborah had this 6 years ago

Deborah had this 6 years ago

May 11th, 2018
Guy Major

Guy had this 6 years ago

Guy had this 6 years ago

Apr 21st, 2018
Alan Snitow

Alan had this 7 years ago

Alan had this 7 years ago

Feb 25th, 2018
Carla Hine

Carla had this 6 years ago

Carla had this 6 years ago

Jul 15th, 2018
Larry Halff

Larry had this 7 years ago

Larry had this 7 years ago

Jul 15th, 2017