Thierry Germain Saumur-Champigny Les Memoires 2023
£52.95
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“The 2023 Les Mémoires is focused, delicate and light on its feet but doesn’t lack concentration. This is very quiet yet full of layers, with good momentum and length. Powdery, persistent tannins provide the finest of textures. This will blossom and gain richness with time. The 2023 was sourced from vines dating back to 1904 on clay, limestone and flint. Drinking window: 2026-2040. 93 points”
Rebecca Gibb, Vinous (08/25)
“Thierry Germain has significantly influenced the contemporary style of Saumur-Champigny wines, finding a balance between the ripeness of Cabernets and their aging in various types of wooden tanks or containers. His commitment to the vineyards, embracing biodynamic farming since 2003 and horse plowing since 2004, underscores his reputation as one of France’s distinguished winegrowers. Looking to the future, Germain is sharing his knowledge and insights with his son Louis, who plays a vital role in the estate. They have introduced a new storage approach: aging certain single-vineyard wines for 10 years before releasing bottles, a notable move in their strategy. Germain’s wines stand out for their purity and freshness, emphasizing elegance over power. Over the years, he has shifted from a strong oak presence to crafting wines highlighting the terroir’s inherent qualities, ensuring the wood aging complements rather than masks the wines’ mineral flavors.”
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate (06/24)
