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Domaine de Bellivière - Philosophale (sweet) 2010

Domaine de Bellivière - Philosophale (moelleux) 2010

A new vintage, the 2009 was rated: Robert Parker 94-95+/100
Philosophale is a sweet wine (85 g of residual sugar). Its color is a deep, concentrated, intense, and brilliant old gold. The nose is very complex, with notes of sweet spices and candied fruit. On the palate, it surprises with its balance of sweetness and acidity, as well as its purity, which comes from the terroir. A very long finish adds the perfect finishing touch to this beautiful success!

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Estate

Domaine de Bellivière

Vintage

Philosophale

Vintage

2010

Designation

Coteaux du Loir

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Chenin

Regions

Flint-bearing clays on tuff. Variations in the clay content and grain size of the flint gravel, and even the presence of sand

Viticulture

Organic Farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

in barrels

Livestock Farming

extended aging in barrels

Alcohol content

11%

Organic

Yes

Eye

An old-gold color, concentrated, intense, and brilliant

Nose

a very complex blend of sweet spices and candied fruit

Palate

A surprising balance of body and acidity, along with the purity imparted by the terroir; a very long finish

Serve

at 10°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2012

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

A d&eacute;guster sur des figues farcies &agrave; la chair de poularde, un munster...<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2027 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Following in the footsteps of their parents, Christine and Eric, Laure-Anne and Clément Nicolas are forging their own path with confidence and character. A leading name in Sarthe wines, the estate maintains the highest standards at all times. Biodynamic cultivation across 18 hectares exemplifies exemplary discipline. Unique and distinctive, the wines fully justify their price point.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2027 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

In the mid-1990s, Éric and Christine Nicolas were the first to rekindle the faded flame of the wines of the Sarthe. Their wines demonstrate the immense potential of these understated terroirs: elite biodynamic viticulture and natural yet meticulous winemaking. The Coteaux-du-Loir “Vieilles Vignes Éparses” perfectly illustrates the elegantly austere character of these wines, which develop an extraordinary saline quality after a few years. “Calligramme,” made from vines over 70 years old, ranges from dry to off-dry depending on the vintage—a masterpiece that every lover of great Loire whites must have in their cellar. The reds from Pineau d’Aunis rank among the most accomplished. Clément Nicolas, the son of Christine and Éric, took over the reins in 2021, alongside his wife Laure-Anne. Long live Bellivière!

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