Domaine de Bellivière - Jasnières Les Rosiers 2021 (sec tendre)
92/100
RVF
92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Wine Spectator
“A refined 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 highlights reminiscent of perfectly ripe grapes
Nose
With a very floral character, but also notes of candied fruit and acacia honey
Palate
A well-balanced wine with crisp acidity and a very refreshing, lingering finish
Serve
Decant at 11-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
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, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Dry but with a 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 inherited from 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 elevate them to the highest level. Their management of the 15-hectare vineyard, cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods, is impeccable. These distinctive wines are well worth their price range of 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 exceptional estates, often blessed with 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 wine:
This year, Les Rosiers has a striking golden hue, giving the impression of an older wine. However, it offers a lovely density on the palate and a long, mineral—even salty—finish. 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: an elite, biodynamic approach to 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 landmark wine, 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 notable exception 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 by Mr. FRANCK L. Published on February 5, 2024
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