COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Thierry Germain
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bonneterre Thierry Germain is a 2023 red wine from the Saumur-Champigny appellation in the Loire Valley, France, made from 100% Cabernet Franc. The wine is produced by Thierry Germain, who took over the historic Domaine des Roches Neuves in 1992. He converted the estate to biodynamic cultivation in 2002, a practice that informs his winemaking. The 2023 vintage benefited from balanced weather, leading to even grape ripening. The estate itself has a history dating back to the mid-19th century.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate converted to biodynamic farming in 2002.
Fact 02
Vineyard has been in operation since the mid-19th century.
Fact 03
Winemaker's family has Bordeaux winemaking heritage.
Fact 04
Grapes are hand-harvested for careful selection.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bonneterre Thierry Germain is produced from hand-harvested 100% Cabernet Franc grapes. Fermentation and maceration occur in stainless steel tanks over eight to ten days. The wine then undergoes aging on lees for three to four months. Thierry Germain's approach focuses on allowing the vine to express itself, with practices aimed at achieving balance and concentration in the fruit. The estate utilizes biodynamic and organic farming methods.
