Domaine de Bellivière - Philosophale (moelleux) 2010
A new vintage, the 2009 was rated: Robert Parker 94-95+/100
Philosophale is a sweet wine (85g of residual sugar). The 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 wonderful wine!
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Eye
An old-gold color, concentrated, intense, and brilliant
Nose
a very complex blend of mild 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
A déguster sur des figues farcies à la chair de poularde, un munster...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Clément Nicolas has now firmly taken the reins of the estate left to him by his parents, Christine and Eric, and is making the most of the new gravity-fed winery. This estate sets the standard for wines from the Sarthe region, continuing to position them at the very highest level. Their management of the 15-hectare vineyard, cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods, is impeccable. These are distinctive wines that are well worth their prices, ranging from 20 to 42 euros.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
In the mid-1990s, Éric and Christine Nicolas were the first to take up the long-extinguished torch of Sarthe wines with great panache. With the same sensitivity and rigor, their son Clément joined them at the family estate in Lhomme. Their wines showcase the immense potential of these understated terroirs. The reasons for their success are the same as elsewhere in France: elite, biodynamic viticulture and winemaking that is as natural as possible, yet meticulous. The Coteaux-du-Loir “Vieilles Vignes Éparses” perfectly illustrates the unique, elegantly austere character of these wines, which develop an extraordinary saline quality after a few years in the bottle. Calligramme, made from 70-year-old vines, is another masterpiece—oscillating between dry and off-dry depending on the vintage—that every lover of great Loire whites must have in their cellar. With their high level of concentration, the reds from Pineau d’Aunis are among the most accomplished expressions of this grape variety, though there is a slight variation this year.
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