Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

Calligramme Jasnières Chenin Blanc

9.241 ratings
9.118 pro ratings
Jasnières, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Andrew Yandell

Cactus wax. Rich yellow sunshine tone. Spicy sweet floral figs. Cigarillo smoke. Anchovy, in the best salty umami sense. Bay and decomposing eucalyptus. Oily sweet richness to acid. Flinty minerals. Pickles (dill & shallots) and schmaltz richness. Captivating.

Cactus wax. Rich yellow sunshine tone. Spicy sweet floral figs. Cigarillo smoke. Anchovy, in the best salty umami sense. Bay and decomposing eucalyptus. Oily sweet richness to acid. Flinty minerals. Pickles (dill & shallots) and schmaltz richness. Captivating.

1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2013
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

8.9

Great producer. Solid wine. But it was missing something today. But I'll take this wine on a bad day against most other wines on their best day.

Great producer. Solid wine. But it was missing something today. But I'll take this wine on a bad day against most other wines on their best day.

Mar 23rd, 2015
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

8.7

Chenin Christmas. 2011 vintage.

Chenin Christmas. 2011 vintage.

Dec 26th, 2014
Martha Stoumen

2009

Nov 25th, 2014
Rob Lateiner

Striking out at Verre Volé after several wines, the first of which was Ganevat vinegar for $30+, "Rien que de fruit". This on the other hand was apple juice with som RS and little varietal character. I just can't get behind places that sport grand ideologies. However, the food we had was great and they really tried to please us with no pretense. So where to go in Paris?

Striking out at Verre Volé after several wines, the first of which was Ganevat vinegar for $30+, "Rien que de fruit". This on the other hand was apple juice with som RS and little varietal character. I just can't get behind places that sport grand ideologies. However, the food we had was great and they really tried to please us with no pretense. So where to go in Paris?

Jun 29th, 2014
Erik Nilsson

I guess I have the same taste than le bon Roy Henri. :-)

I guess I have the same taste than le bon Roy Henri. :-)

Mar 22nd, 2014
Dhrubo Mazumdar

Shy at first, this Jasnières becomes exponentially expressive to the finish. Eric Nicolas has a seat among the great vignerons of the world. A humbling experience. A tribute to the great many Presidents who have lead this country. -DM

Shy at first, this Jasnières becomes exponentially expressive to the finish. Eric Nicolas has a seat among the great vignerons of the world. A humbling experience. A tribute to the great many Presidents who have lead this country. -DM

Feb 18th, 2014
Devin Bray

Apricots, macadamia nuts, apple skin, peaches, pineapple. Lovely.

Apricots, macadamia nuts, apple skin, peaches, pineapple. Lovely.

Mar 25th, 2020
Jonathan Lipsmeyer

2011

Mar 15th, 2014
Grenfel Calheiros

2010 Vintage. Wow.

2010 Vintage. Wow.

Feb 21st, 2015