A biodynamic-certified producer. Bellivière owns and farms 18 hectares across 60 parcels in 5 villages in the Jasnières and Coteaux-du-Loir appellations. Starting with this 2022, this Chenin Blanc wine is labelled as appellation ‘Coteaux du Loir’ instead of as previously ‘Jasnières’. A copper-gold colour in the glass. Enticingly rich and fragrant on the nose, with white peach, apple pie, quince, vanilla, lime, honeycomb and jasmine. Off-dry to taste, with a distinctive stony minerality immediately. Crisp acidity cuts through the generous, ripe and succulent fruit flavours. A rounded and waxy texture speaks of varietal and bodes well for future cellaring potential. The finish has terrific length and balance. 94pts
Domaine de Bellivière ‘Prémices’ Coteaux du Loir 2022
