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 dozen hectares. In 2015, their son Clément has joined them in the vineyard. A wonderful address and a must for anyone looking to rediscover the forgotten terroirs of Sarthe.

Prémices is made purely with Chenin cultivated on a terroir of clay and flint on tuffeau. The wine is fermented in barriques and matured in the same containers for 10 months. Its nose is driven by citrus, yellow fruit and white flower aromas and the palate is beautifully textured with just the right amount of acidity to balance its intense fruit and purity.