Thierry Germain Clos de l'Echelier 2021 Loire France Top Picks Single-variety

Single-variety

tar and leather and carrying

dried raspberries

do not expect ostentation on the nose

almond meal and an intriguing whiff of smokiness

Thierry Germain Clos de l'Echelier 2021 Loire France Top Picks Single-varietySaumur Champigny Clos de l'Echelier Rouge 2021 is a great red wine produced by Thierry Germain of Domaine Roches Neuves in Saumur, in the Loire Valley. It is made from pure Cabernet Franc grapes from rocky soils; vinification is by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in truncated conical vats for a maximum of 18 days. The nose is complex with floral and fruity, spicy and roasted notes, while the palate denotes fullness and elegance.