Coteaux du Loir Blanc 'Effraie' Domaine de Belliviere 2022

The Coteaux du Loir Blanc ‘L’Effraie’ is a balanced and mineral expression of Chenin Blanc made by the artisanal winery Domaine de Belliviere. Within the municipality of Lhomme, in the central-northern part of the Loire, this family-run winery, founded in 1995, manages around twenty hectares of certified organic vineyards, also obtaining biodynamic certification in 2011. The French term “effraie”, the name of this label produced from the youngest vines cultivated in the Coteaux-du-Loir denomination, means “barn owl”.

‘L’Effraie’ Blanc Coteaux du Loir from Domaine de Belliviere is made from pure Chenin Blanc, with grapes sourced from plants aged between 10 and 30 years, rooted in clay-limestone soils, with flint and sand present. The vineyards are managed according to organic and biodynamic farming practices. After manual harvesting, the bunches are gently pressed, and the resulting must is left naturally cold decanted. The alcoholic fermentation, carried out exclusively by indigenous yeasts, takes place in barriques, with the subsequent aging phase occurring in wooden barrels for 12 months on the fine lees.

Domaine de Belliviere ‘L’Effraie’ Blanc Coteaux du Loir is golden yellow in color. The aromatic profile releases fresh notes of wildflowers and white-fleshed fruit, combined with mineral hints. The very slight perceptible residual sugar on the palate is supported by remarkable freshness, in a harmonious and full-bodied flavor development, with a persistent savory finish. Due to its balanced sensory qualities, ‘L’Effraie’ can accompany a wide variety of dishes, including those from Eastern cuisine.