Saumur-Champigny La Marginale

This wine requires two hours in a carafe to be tasted at 16 ° C on a fillet of Rossini beef, a duck breast or a rack of lamb.

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.

Thierry’s cabernet francs from Saumur Champigny are models of purity, finesse, and drinkability. This blend of Cabernet Franc comes from two parcels and is only made in the best vintages, when the fruit achieves balance.

Aged in 228L (2 – 3 year old) barrels, 1200L foudre, and 2500L foudre for 18 to 24 months