Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny La Marginale, Loire, France 2019 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico 100 Pts Decanter

100 Pts Decanter

The wine has off-the-charts massiveness and intensity but never comes across as heavy

A seductive style

slowly giving way to notions of warm black cherries

This impression of refinement is enhanced by the notably fine mousse supporting the middle weight flavors that culminate in a crisp

Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny La Marginale, Loire, France 2019 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico 100 Pts DecanterThe Saumur Champigny La Marginale is wonderfully fragrant, pure and fruity on the nose that displays intense and perfectly ripe red fruit and black berry aromas intertwined with floral notes. Round and lush on the palate, with lots of charm and a still yeasty texture, this is a pure and elegant, fresh and structured Cabernet Franc that is lean and seductively charming. 91 Pts Wine Advocate