Domaine de Bellivière - Philosophale (moelleux) 2010
Loire
White
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New vintage, 2009 rated: Robert Parker 94-95+/100
Philosophale is a mellow wine (85g residual sugar). The color is a concentrated, intense, bright old gold. The nose is very complex, with sweet spices and candied fruit. The palate has a surprising balance of liquor and acidity, and the purity of terroir. A very long finish adds the final touch to this great success!
Features
Estate
Domaine de Bellivière
Cuvée
Philosophale
Vintage
2010
Designation
Coteaux du Loir
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Chenin
Terroirs
Flint clays on tuffs. variation in clays and grading of flint pebbles, even presence of sand.
Viticulture
Organic Farming
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in barrels
Breeding
long barrel ageing
Alcohol content
11%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Concentrated, intense, radiant old gold colour
Nose
very complex of sweet spices and candied fruits
Mouth
surprisingly well-balanced liquor/acidity and purity of terroir, very long finish
Serve
at 10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des figues farcies à la chair de poularde, un munster...<br/>
Domaine de Bellivière
Coteaux du Loir
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Clément Nicolas has now taken over from his parents Christine and Eric, and is making the most of the new gravity-fed winery. This estate sets the benchmark for Sarthe wines, continuing to position them at the highest level. Their 15-hectare organic and biodynamic vineyard is impeccable. Original wines that justify prices ranging from 20 to 42 euros.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
In the mid-1990s, Éric and Christine Nicolas were the first to raise the flame of Sarthe wines with panache. With the same sensitivity and rigor, their son Clément has joined them at the family domaine in Lhomme. Their cuvées show the immense potential of these discreet terroirs. The reasons for their success are the same as elsewhere in France: elitist, biodynamic viticulture and the most natural, yet scrupulous, winemaking possible. The coteaux-du-loir Vieilles Vignes Éparses is a perfect illustration of the unique, elegantly austere character of these wines, which evolve towards an extraordinary saline sensation with a few years in bottle. Calligramme, from 70-year-old vines, is another monument, oscillating between dry and semi-dry depending on the vintage, that every lover of great Loire whites must have in their cellar. With their high level of concentration, Pineau d'Aunis reds are among the most accomplished of this grape variety, albeit with a difference this year.
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