Domaine de Belliviere Jasnieres "Premices" Blanc 2022, 750ml

"Prémices" is a 100% Chenin Blanc made from a selection of younger, fruit-forward vines, ranging from 10 to 40 years old. The vines are planted in flinty clay soils over tuffeau (soft limestone), and the vineyard is certified biodynamic.

Hand-harvested, the grapes are direct-pressed into tanks where the juice settles overnight before being transferred by gravity into barrels. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts and minimal sulfur, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in barrels for about 12 months. 

Bellivière Chenins typically retain some residual sugar, as the family allows fermentation to finish naturally. 2022 vintage was bottled with 10g/l of residual sugar.

Starting with the 2022 vintage, the wine is labeled as Coteaux du Loir instead of Jasnières, reflecting a blend from both appellations to offer more flexibility in challenging vintages, as required by AOC regulations.

Tasting Note:

From the start, this wine displays precise orchard and pear notes, supported by a mineral backbone and a touch of beautifully integrated residual sugar. It pairs perfectly with a spicy dish.