COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Earl Domaine de Bellivière
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine de Belliviere Prémices 2022 is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Coteaux du Loir AOC in France's Loire Valley. Produced by Earl Domaine de Bellivière, this wine is considered an accessible introduction to the estate's style. The estate practices biodynamic viticulture across 14 hectares of vines planted on flinty clay over tuffeau limestone soils. The Prémices is a barrel selection from the Jasnières appellation, highlighting the estate's commitment to expressing its unique terroir through natural winemaking.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are aged between 10 and 40 years old.
Fact 02
Estate vines are spread across 65 small parcels.
Fact 03
Uses native yeasts for natural fermentation.
Fact 04
Aged for 10 months in used oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine de Belliviere Prémices begins with a manual harvest of Chenin Blanc grapes. The fruit is direct-pressed, and fermentation is initiated using native yeasts, often taking place in barrels. The wine then undergoes aging for approximately 10 months in used oak barrels. The estate employs biodynamic farming practices throughout its vineyard management.
