Wine for sale: Belargus

Belargus

Ivan Massonnat, a Chenin lover, set off on a crazy adventure. He bought a legendary estate – the one that used to belong to Jo Pithon – to build up a collection of the most prestigious plots and to use the most extremely demanding methods in both the vineyards and the winery. Brilliant wines from Angers!

Belargus was created from the passion of one man, Ivan Massonnat. After years of research and learning, he fell in love with Coteau des Treilles in 2018.
Ivan Massonnat successfully brought together several plots in three distinctive terroirs: 10 hectares in the only Loire Valley grand cru Quarts-de-Chaume, a few parcels in Savennières (at the foot of Roche aux Moines) and some in Côteaux-du-Layon too. The estate covers 24 hectares, putting Chenin Blanc pride of place. And if you were wondering about its name, the property was named after a pretty blue butterfly that lives in the area.
The estate is currently certified organic, having been awarded certification in 2022 and is current...