Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny La Marginale, Loire, France 2020 Albarino (Alvarinho) This blend reflects Vignier's vision

This blend reflects Vignier's vision of what the northern Côte des Blancs looks like with its chalk

Pale pink with aromas of small ripe

this is in a good place for aging

A bitter edge spoils the fruity character

The small appellation of Francs Cotes de Bordeaux

Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny La Marginale, Loire, France 2020 Albarino (Alvarinho) This blend reflects Vignier's visionThierrys Cabernet Francs from Saumur Champigny are models of purity, finesse, and drinkability. This blend of parcels from the communes of Chac and Varrains is only made in the best vintages, and sees the longest aging of Germains redsup to 24 months in a mix of older barrels and foudres. With incredibly pristine, vivid fruit along with a deep, rich structure and silky fine tannins, this red is a grand example of the heights biodynamic wines can