Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos Romans 2022 priory-ridge The vintage years correspond to

The vintage years correspond to the year of distillation and not to the apple harvest

Shows the fine floral perfume and fresh acidity so typical of this variety and village

During the growing season

brewed and double distilled onsite at our Melbourne distillery - then matured for up to 8 years in American Oak Ex-Bourbon barrels from Jack Daniels in Tennessee

the tannins are perfectly formed and it closes with powerful length

Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos Romans 2022 priory-ridge The vintage years correspond toBiodynamic. This tiny vineyard also deserves status as one of Saumurs Grand Crus, and its certainly the most enchanting of Germains sites to visit. The Chenin vines are rooted in the walled enclave of a priory dating back to the 11th century. Planted on the limestone ridge above Parnay just outside Saumur, the roots burrow down through the white rock (Senonian era bedrock called Pierres de Champigny) towards the famous Maisons Troglodytes below.