Domaine des Roches Neuves

Founded by the Duveau family in 1850, Domaine des Roches Neuves was taken over by Thierry and Marie Germain in 1991. From Varrains, the domaine now farms 28 hectares across 61 plots, with Cabernet Franc for Saumur-Champigny and Chenin for its white Saumur wines. Louis Germain and Agathe joined the team in 2020.

Tuffeau limestone helps the vineyards retain moisture through dry periods, with chalk, sand and clay also present across the parcels. The entire property moved to organic winegrowing in the late 1990s and into biodynamic methods in the early 2000s.