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Domaine de Bellivière - Calligramme (dry) 2009

Domaine de Bellivière - Calligramme (sec) 2009

Jasnières|White wine|Organic

3.5/5 (11 customers)

Ratings: Robert Parker 94-95+/100, RVF 18/20, Gault Millau 18/20 (Coup de Coeur), Bettane & Desseauve 17/20
“In this sun-drenched vintage, Calligramme retains the most perfect elegance and delicacy on the palate: a great wine from the Loire and Chenin. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2012 – RVF) • “Pure, highly distinguished, fresh, and taut, Calligramme tells a true story. An intellectual wine that seems to delight in mimicking the great Rieslings planted in Loire soil. The character of this 100% Chenin does not exclude sensuality: it dominates the finish. ” ( The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2012)

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Estate

Domaine de Bellivière

Vintage

Calligramme

Vintage

2009

Designation

Jasnières

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Chenin

Regions

Flint-rich clays on tuffeau limestone. South/southwest to south/southeast-facing plots in the Jasnières crescent. Slopes overlooking the Loir River

Viticulture

organic farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Aged naturally in barrels, the balance achieved is the work of nature

Livestock Farming

18 months in barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Straw-yellow color with green highlights

Nose

Concentrated and expressive, with aromas of lemon and green apple

Palate

magnificent length and lovely mineral density

Serve

decant at 9-13°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2012

Drink before

2019

Food and Wine Pairings

A déguster sur un brochet au beurre blanc, un tartare de poisson, des langoustines vapeur aux épices...<br/>

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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!

Customer Rating

3.5/5

based on 11 reviews

Review by Mr. BERTRAND G. Published on February 9, 2017

A real disappointment Unexplained defect in 3 consecutive bottles.... Inexplicable—unless it's a delivery issue?