Domaine des Roches Neuves

Cabernet Franc

Biodynamic

Saumur-Champigny

Caring and respecting the vine are the heart of Thierry Germain's philosophy at Domaine des Roches Neuves. This domain in the heart of Saumur-Champigny is a flagship for biodynamic practices and are known for true expressions of local terroir in their Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc wines.

Organic France

Biodyvin Biodynamic

Our Experiences

Producer

Thierry Germain: The Vine Whisperer

Meet the Winemaker

Thierry Germain was born into a winemaking family in Bordeaux. At 23, he found himself in the Loire Valley. Thierry treats his vines like human beings to get the best fruit. With his unique approach and mastery of the local terroirs, Thierry makes some of the liveliest wines in the region.

In the Vineyard & Cellar

For Thierry, biodynamics is a commitment to the vine, wine, people and the planet. He uses the technique of rolling up the vine instead of pruning, which supports the plant’s natural lifecycle and allows it to better breathe and develop. The balance between the vines and the soil enables earlier harvests. In the wine this means maturity before alcohol becomes too high and results in the preservation of minerality. Thierry works to limit intervention during winemaking and carefully chooses his aging vessels so the wines can fully express themselves.