Thierry Germain (Roches Neuves), Saumur, L'Insolite Blanc

Drank at Anne restaurant

Lovely Loire chenin

white pulp fruits, citrus, ginger, smoke, slight mineral. elegant + complex.

Distinctive nose revealing Saumur terroir - smoky, chalky, mineral - with rich fruit and a soft, yet piercing acidity in the finish. Rated +1 on a scale of -1 to +3.

More golden in color, and far more developed than I had anticipated, the flavors surprisingly rich, the acidity soft, the mineral notes subdued but persistent, all giving the impression of a much older vintage. Rated +1 on a scale of -1 to +3.

Buttery

In einem furiosen Akt der Selbstbeherrschung habe ich die Flasche auf 4 Abende aufgeteilt. Die ersten zwei Tage kriegt man voll eine auf die Nase, der Wein stürmt mit großer Intensität auf einen zu. Birne, Apfel, Grapefruit, und jede Menge Stein, unterlegt durch anständig viel Säure und dezente Honignoten im Hintergrund. Am dritten Abend hat dann die Säure durchgeschlagen, am vierten wurde die Balance wieder gefunden. Vollmundig, im wahrsten Sinne, da ist ein Könner am Werk.

Pale straw, a little musky initially but opened up into pear and bruised apple. The palate added some honey suckle and understated oak with medium acidity that cleaned up well after a decent length and promises more to come in the next year or two. Went well with brined pork.

Had the 2015. Mild rich wine, beautiful nose, less lush mouth, a lot was happening. Short finish. Had with cod and mushrooms with a bouillon. The wine took an oyster taste.

At Jules Verne: The sommelier advised against having this after the condrieu, but we persisted and were proved right. Really rather rich, structured, mineral. Excellent.

100% Chenin Blanc aged in oak barrles. FLAW. I just could notice very shy scents of melon and almonds. Very dull on the palate and nose. I believe this is might be a very interesting wine.

Wasn't expecting this to be quite so ripe, luscious almond texture, almost like a Jurancon, floral and limey, super