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2012 Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny La Marginale
Cabernet Franc
- France
- Loire Valley
- Anjou-Saumur
- Saumur-Champigny
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Community Tasting Notes 15
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Julian Marshall wrote: 89 points
September 10, 2023 - Not my favourite Marginale - 2012 was a lean vintage and the Germain style accentuates the leanness. There simply isn't enough fruit. The first evening I gave up after half a glass and went in search of something else, the second evening it had improved slightly - that plus the very hot weather made it quite refreshing. Not a patch on the 2011 at the same price, for example.
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JJKinch wrote: 91 points
May 23, 2023 - Dark fruit (cherry, blackberry), pepper, herbal, spice, slight earth, smooth. Good acidity. Lingering finish. Really enjoyable
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johanbev Likes this wine: 92 points
November 11, 2022 - Very good showing. Herbaceous and deep red fruits. Balanced andclassic Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc.
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beatles wrote: 91 points
September 29, 2022 - Great showing. Has herbs, plenty of red fruit, fine depth and a prette little sweet touch to make up for the rather strict style. Needs a bit of air. Still young.
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Sookin1 Does not like this wine: 79 points
February 19, 2022 - I have difficulties with the Thierry Germain wines. They are highly rated, however anytime I open a bottle of red, I do not like it. Not expressing much. Very "stark". Not your classic juicy Saumur Champigny. Pass.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2015, Issue #59, The Annual Loire Valley Report Vintages 2014, 2013 and a Bevy Of Older Bottles; Including Domaine Profiles on Coulée de Serrant, Moulin Touchais and Domaine Yannick Amirault(Saumur-Champigny “La Marginale”- Domaine des Roches Neuves) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine des Roches Neuves
- Varietal Cabernet Franc
- Designation La Marginale
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- SubRegion Anjou-Saumur
- Appellation Saumur-Champigny
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 92 (48%)
- Consumed 100 (52%)
Food Pairing
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