Thierry Germain Clos de l'Echelier 2021 Loire France Top Picks tar and leather and carrying

tar and leather and carrying

Single-variety

do not expect ostentation on the nose

The acid blends in perfectly and gives the fruity notes of pear and grape a firm structure

Thierry Germain Clos de l'Echelier 2021 Loire France Top Picks tar and leather and carryingSaumur Champigny Clos de l'Echelier Rouge 2021 is a great red wine produced by Thierry Germain of Domaine Roches Neuves in Saumur, in the Loire Valley. It is made from pure Cabernet Franc grapes from rocky soils; vinification is by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in truncated conical vats for a maximum of 18 days. The nose is complex with floral and fruity, spicy and roasted notes, while the palate denotes fullness and elegance.