Thierry Germain, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Clos de l’Echelier 2021 – Saumur – Champigny

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity with purplish reflections. The nose is reduced at first, but reveals a fruity and floral bouquet after aeration. It expresses notes of crushed strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, blueberry, combined with notes of lily, violet and blackcurrant leaf, as well as avery fine touch of ground nutmeg in the background. The palate offers lightness, airiness, fine tannins and freshness. It expresses notes of red cherry, crushed blackcurrant, raspberry, crunchy strawberry andred currant, as well as cut grass, lily and violet in the background. The finish is chiseled, but a bit firm,with a slight bitterness of tannins and a touch of cranberry. The acidity is lively and fresh.