Sommelier Journal

• By Charles Curtis, MW
  July 2009 (link)

  (Domaine de Bellivière Vieilles Vignes Éparses, Coteaux du Loir) Domaine de Bellivière, currently being converted to biodynamic viticulture, is a small estate with a large reputation. Working only 32 acres of vines in Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir, it produces some of the most expressive Chenins in the entire region. The Vieilles Vignes Éparses is racy, rich, and aromatic; Chenin Blanc’s characteristic floral attack is followed by a subtly earthy, mineral note that adds depth to the wine. Balanced acidity and a rich, velvety texture carry through on the long finish. Little-Known Wines of the Loire

Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  4/1/2009 (link)

  (BELLIVIERE Eparses VV) Grab Bag Dear Friends, I normally save something like this for a Friday afternoon but I've been in tastings all day and this list of confirmations just came through (it's nearly 4:00am here). After today's exercise, I can say with humility that the excitement of a new vintage still gets my blood pumping. The lifelong process of understanding the truth in wine leads us through a vinous treasure hunt that never ceases to amaze me... Which brings me back to today's offer You can throw darts at the list below - all are more than worth owning and the prices are about as enticing as I've seen. I don't have access to scores or pricing data so you will have to do some research on our own but, I do know, the prices are very low... FIRST COME FIRST SERVED up to 6/each until we run out: 2004 JF Mugnier Clos de la Marechale 2005 Belliviere Eparses VV Coteaux du Loir Blanc 2005 Belliviere Jasnieres Les Rosiers 2003 Roagna Barolo Vigna Rionda 2003 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo Brunata 2005 Bois de Boursan CdP "Cuvee Felix" 2006 Resonance Vineyard Pinot Noir Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Burg6577 Loire6789 Loire6790 Italy5475 Italy5476 Rhone4522 OR6579