# Prémices (2022)

- **Producer:** Earl Domaine de Bellivière
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chenin Blanc
- **Region:** Loire, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, peach, grapefruit, toasted bread, vanilla, petrol (gasoline), honey, almond

## About this wine

Domaine de Belliviere Prémices 2022 is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Coteaux du Loir AOC in France's Loire Valley. Produced by Earl Domaine de Bellivière, this wine is considered an accessible introduction to the estate's style. The estate practices biodynamic viticulture across 14 hectares of vines planted on flinty clay over tuffeau limestone soils. The Prémices is a barrel selection from the Jasnières appellation, highlighting the estate's commitment to expressing its unique terroir through natural winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Vines are aged between 10 and 40 years old.
- Estate vines are spread across 65 small parcels.
- Uses native yeasts for natural fermentation.
- Aged for 10 months in used oak barrels.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and poultry, while its subtle fruit notes complement lighter dishes. The minerality of the wine harmonizes with the salinity of oysters and the earthiness of goat cheese.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine de Belliviere Prémices begins with a manual harvest of Chenin Blanc grapes. The fruit is direct-pressed, and fermentation is initiated using native yeasts, often taking place in barrels. The wine then undergoes aging for approximately 10 months in used oak barrels. The estate employs biodynamic farming practices throughout its vineyard management.