{"product_id":"saumur-clos-romans-domaine-des-roches-neuves-saumur-2018","title":"Saumur Clos Romans Domaine Des Roches Neuves Saumur, 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaumur Clos Romans 2018 from Domaine des Roches Neuves is a beautifully expressive Chenin Blanc from one of the Loire’s most respected names. Grown in a prized clos in Saumur, it combines precision, texture and mineral depth in a style that captures both the finesse of the vintage and the character of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale golden in the glass, it typically shows a bright, refined profile with aromas of white flowers, ripe pear, quince, citrus peel and subtle wet stone notes. On the palate, Chenin Blanc’s hallmark tension comes through clearly: vibrant acidity, layered orchard and stone fruit, a lightly waxy texture, and a long, saline finish. The wine has the structure and concentration to age gracefully, gaining complexity and honeyed depth over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos Romans is a vineyard site in Saumur with chalky, limestone-driven soils that lend the wine its precise mineral edge and freshness. Domaine des Roches Neuves is known for careful vineyard work and a focus on expressing terroir, with grapes harvested by hand and vinified to preserve purity and balance. The result is a dry Chenin Blanc shaped by gentle, thoughtful winemaking and a clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe this wine slightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, with no need for decanting unless you want to let it open after early bottling. It pairs especially well with shellfish, roast chicken, creamy fish dishes, goat’s cheese and vegetable-forward cuisine, where its acidity and mineral finish can shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine des Roches Neuves is a benchmark producer in the Saumur region of the Loire Valley, widely admired for its refined, terroir-driven wines. Founded in the early 1990s and later elevated by Thierry Germain’s biodynamic approach, the estate has earned a strong reputation for precision, elegance and site expression. Its wines are among the most sought-after examples of modern Loire Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Des Roches Neuves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252294111569,"sku":"MS-52932","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/52932.png?v=1783443978","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/saumur-clos-romans-domaine-des-roches-neuves-saumur-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}