Coteaux du Loir Hommage à Louis Derré Domaine de Bellivière 2020

Domaine de Bellivière was founded by éric and Christine Nicolas in 1995, with 5.5 hectares of vines in Coteaux-du-Loir. They gradually expanded their vineyard, buying parcels in the Jasnières appellation until their holdings amounted to a 18 hectares. In 2015, their son Clément has joined them in the vineyard and his wife Laure-Anne in 2020.They took over the estate in 2021, marking a new chapter in its evolution. Certified organic since 2008 and biodynamic under the Biodyvin label since 2011, the estate comprises around sixty parcels cultivated within a carefully preserved ecosystem, entirely free from chemical inputs. Vinification follows a natural, low-intervention approach, aimed at preserving the integrity of the fruit and the clarity of its aromas. The estate’s cuvées range from dry to off-dry depending on the vintage, consistently expressing vibrant energy, finely controlled bitterness and a distinctive purity of fruit. A rising name to watch, Bellivière crafts Chenin Blanc and Pineau d’Aunis of striking liveliness!