Domaine de Bellivière - Jasnières Les Rosiers 2021 (sec tendre)
93/100
Wine Spectator
92/100
RVF
92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“A distinguished wine brimming with energy, a regular feature at France’s finest restaurants”
“Dry yet with a slight hint of sweetness, beautiful yellow fruit, and a touch of citrus on the finish: it’s a delight to drink now, but in a few years, it will gain in minerality. It is one of the most expressive 2021 vintages from the Loire.” (The Bettane + Desseauve Guide 2024). Since the estate’s founding, this iconic cuvée has embodied the refined expression of a unique terroir.
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Eye
A beautiful golden-yellow color with grayish hues reminiscent of perfectly ripe grapes
Nose
With a very floral character, but also notes of candied fruit and acacia honey
Mouth
A well-balanced wine with crisp acidity, a very refreshing finish, and a long, lingering aftertaste
Serve
Decant at 11-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with pan-seared prawns seasoned with Thai spices, foie gras, John Dory, hay-roasted chicken, or a galette des rois...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
Dry but with a slight hint of sweetness, beautiful yellow fruit, and a touch of citrus on the finish: it’s a delight to drink now, but in a few years, it will develop more minerality. It’s one of the most well-rounded 2021 vintages from the Loire.
About the estate:
Clément Nicolas has now fully 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 top of their class. Their management of the 15-hectare vineyard, cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods, is impeccable. These are distinctive wines that justify their prices, ranging from 20 to 42 euros.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
This year, Les Rosiers has a striking golden hue, giving the impression of a more mature wine. Nevertheless, it offers a lovely density on the palate and a long, mineral finish—even slightly salty. Already very approachable, we hope it will display the same flair in a few years.
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, ranging from dry to 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 of this variety, though there is a slight variation this year.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (Exceptional wine)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. CARON V. Published on April 19, 2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. FRANCK L. Published on 02/05/2024
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