The 2019 Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Clos de l'Echelier Rouge is a distinguished Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley, specifically the Saumur Champigny appellation. This wine is produced by Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves, a winery that has embraced organic farming since the 1990s and biodynamic farming in the early 2000s.

The vineyard spans 2.5 hectares and features 40-year-old Cabernet Franc vines, encircled by a 300-year-old wall. This historic and terroir-driven approach contributes to the wine's unique character and complexity.

Decanter awarded this wine a score of 95, describing it as "a glorious iteration" of the Clos de l’Echelier cuvée. The review highlights its "voluptuous blackcurrant and delicate tomato leaf aromas," and praises its "succulent, mouth-filling, gorgeously juicy, sweet blackberry flavour with an earthy undertone." The wine also boasts "smouldering violets and peppery plums," making it a "sensational" wine for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.

Vinous also gave the 2019 Clos de l’Echelier a score of 95, noting its "round and gently calm, almost meditative" nature. The reviewer emphasized the "chalky finesse and fine tension on the lengthy finish, which is scented with red fruits and flowers," making it "outstanding stuff."

Wine Spectator provided a score of 92, describing the wine as "juicy, with a vibrant mix of red and black cherry notes backed by hints of sweet tapenade, tobacco and singed cedar." The review commended the wine for its "lovely energy and range throughout."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated the wine 93+, appreciating its "intense and slightly toasty aroma of blue and red berries intermingled with nougat, chocolate, and toasty but also stony or even iodine notes." The review highlighted the wine's "supple, lush, fruit-intense yet pure and vivacious" character, with "ripe tannins that are perfectly intertwined with the salty acidity."

In summary, the 2019 Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Clos de l'Echelier Rouge stands out for its complex aromas, rich flavors, and excellent aging potential, making it a noteworthy choice for any wine enthusiast.