it opens with subtle floral aromas
and this bottling—a blend of cultivated Espadín and wild Cuixe—shows how well that balance can work
Full bodied in character
Bright orange fruit (orange blossom
Giffard macerates the fresh berries to create this natural liqueur
Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain), Saumur Blanc 'Clos Romans', 2017 ReductionsMarch2025 it opens with subtle floralThierry Germain has turned Roches Neuves into one of the Loires most exciting biodynamic estates, and Clos Romans is his top Chenin Blancsourced from a tiny limestone plot that delivers both power and finesse. The 2017 vintage, now showing some beautiful evolution, balances richness with razor sharp acidity, making it a wine that keeps unfolding with every sip. Golden apple, pear, and quince lead, with layers of honeycomb, chamomile, and crushed