Domaine des Roches Neuves
  Saumur-Champigny 'Terres Chaudes' 2004

Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny 'Terres Chaudes' 2004: A gorgeously deep colour, this wine being surprisingly like the 2003 in appearance; a profound, deep, youthful, purple hue with an almost blue rim. Fleeting glimpses of an acetic acid note on the nose, giving a high-toned edge, with a muted blackberry-cherry character. Nice entry, although with a fairly lean texture. A thin seam of tannin provides a little grip, although there is a note of slightly raw alcohol which distracts. It develops a rather more settled, integrated character through the midpalate. Unfussy drinking. 14.5/20 (17/4/06)