Thierry Germain (Roches Neuves), Saumur Champigny Marginales Vintage:2016 indeed almost delicate lemon rind-inflected

indeed almost delicate lemon rind-inflected finish

81 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines)

Discreet wood influence surrounds the intensely spicy and earthy nose that is at once elegant yet animale and this sauvage character extends to the very rich

The wine is powerful but has very good harmony

the 2004 needs a few hours of air for the tannins to soften

Thierry Germain (Roches Neuves), Saumur Champigny Marginales Vintage:2016 indeed almost delicate lemon rind-inflectedLa Marginale is Thierry Germains best known bottling, and there's good reason for that, the nose expresses a cascade of raspberry and blackberry fruits infused with herbal notes. It has good heft on the palate while remaining fruity and lively. A superb wine combining seduction with complexity.