Saumur-Champigny Cuvée Domaine

Lamb, Vegetarian, Poultry, Goat's Milk Cheese

Serious wines are produced at this estate run by the charismatic Thierry Germain. His approach is closer to a Burgundy wine-maker than a typical Loire producer. This 50-acre domaine situated in a superb viticultural location in the appellation of Saumur-Champigny has been a winery since 1850. Germain from a long line of Bordeaux winemakers arrived here in 1991 attracted by the region’s perfect balance of grape varietal climate and 'terroir' which he considers one of the finest in France. The vineyard is worked in a natural way with the goal of keeping the vine and the soil at its healthiest and Thierry has become a fully-fledged advocate of biodynamics.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from several vineyards in Chaintres, Varrains, and Saumur, with vines averaging 25 years old. The soils are chalky and calcareous, contributing to the wine's minerality. The estate practices biodynamic farming, with manual harvesting and low yields to ensure grape quality.

Vinification is handled in small batches, with the wine being neither filtered nor fined, preserving its natural character.