2020 Thierry Germain (Roches Neuves), Saumur Blanc, Clos l'Echelier Producer_Michel Bouzereau has made numerous improvements in

has made numerous improvements in the last 15 or so years

this is a compelling bottle of wine that speaks of its alpine origin

located at an elevation of 300 to 350 meters with an eastern exposure

'Cinque' is from younger vines

and restrained barrel aging—informed by Pierre's two decades as régisseur at Domaine Leflaive

2020 Thierry Germain (Roches Neuves), Saumur Blanc, Clos l'Echelier Producer_Michel Bouzereau has made numerous improvements inLEchelier is a substantial Chenin Blanc, some air brings out the best of it and can handle more complex food at the table. Thierry is a meticulous grower certified Biodynamic. This cuvee is made from grapes grown in a walled Clos called "L'Echelier". The vines are 70 years old and grown on truffeau (white limestone) and pure crystalline fruit is on full display here. Can sub this in for a dish that may call for white Burgundy.