Saumur Champigny La Marginale Domaine Des Roches Neuves Saumur Champigny, 2023

Saumur-Champigny La Marginale from Domaine des Roches Neuves is a refined Loire Cabernet Franc that shows a more structured, serious side of the appellation. Sourced from carefully selected old vines, it combines elegance, depth, and mineral freshness in a style that has helped make the region a benchmark for expressive Cabernet Franc.

Tasting Notes
The wine typically shows a vivid ruby color with a bright, youthful sheen. On the nose, expect lifted aromas of red and black berries, violets, graphite, and subtle herbal notes, with a delicate earthy, mineral undertone. On the palate, it is usually supple yet focused, with fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a core of juicy red fruit layered with spice, savory detail, and a clean stony finish. While approachable in youth, La Marginale has the balance and structure to evolve gracefully over several years, gaining complexity and softness with time.

Production
Produced in the Saumur-Champigny appellation in the Loire Valley, this wine reflects the limestone-rich terroir that gives Cabernet Franc its signature freshness and finesse. Domaine des Roches Neuves is known for meticulous vineyard work, often emphasizing low yields and careful selection, with hand-harvesting used to preserve fruit integrity. Vinification is typically aimed at expressing purity and terroir, with gentle extraction and thoughtful aging to maintain precision and tension.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, grilled duck breast, lamb, mushroom dishes, and vegetable-based plates featuring earthy flavors such as beets or lentils. Serve it slightly cool, around 15–17°C, and consider a short decant if opened young to allow the aromas to unfold fully.

Producer
Domaine des Roches Neuves is a leading estate in Saumur-Champigny, closely associated with biodynamic and terroir-driven winemaking in the Loire. Under the stewardship of Thierry Germain, the domaine has earned a strong reputation for producing some of the region’s most distinctive and sought-after Cabernet Franc wines, admired for their precision, elegance, and age-worthy character.

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