The winery
Domaine de Bellivière
A small Loire (Sarthe) domaine known for white wines made from Chenin Blanc and for red and rosé wines from Pineau d'Aunis, run by the Nicolas family.
- Loire Valley — Jasnières e Coteaux du Loir. ([fr.gaultmillau.com](https://fr.gaultmillau.com/en/wineries/domaine-de-belliviere)) · Francia
- Since 1995
- 8 products
The story
Created by Éric and Christine Nicolas in 1995, the estate developed across numerous parcels between Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir; the family-run operation is now carried on by Clément and Laure-Anne Nicolas. In 2016 they also launched a commercial venture called “Les Arches” to address climatic and market challenges.
Production philosophy
An agricultural approach attentive to soil and biodiversity: organic, biodynamically oriented production with winemaking interventions aimed at respecting the terroir's expression.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Lhomme, in the Sarthe department, the estate tends the vineyards of the AOC Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir; the soils include tuffeau and other formations that influence the wines' acidity and minerality.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chenin Blanc ([biodyvin.com](https://www.biodyvin.com/en/our-members/163-domaine-de-belliviere.html))
- Pineau d'Aunis ([biodyvin.com](https://www.biodyvin.com/en/our-members/163-domaine-de-belliviere.html))
- Côt
- Cabernet Franc
- Gamay
- Hectares
- 18.0
What makes it distinctive
- Specializing in Chenin and Pineau d'Aunis
- Organic farming and biodynamic practices
- Troglodytic cellars for aging
- Direct sales through the online boutique.
- Family-run — the Nicolas family