Domaine Belargus : Quarts 2019
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Description
Tasting notes and serving tips for Domaine Belargus Quarts 2019
Tasting
Appearance
The color stands out for its crystalline brilliance and radiant luminosity.
Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals a complex palette interweaving bergamot, acacia and Sicilian lemon. Notes of toasted almond sit alongside aromas of grapefruit and candied citrus. The nose also reveals indulgent hints of vanilla, apricot and quince.
Palate
The opening is full and generous. The wine shows remarkable density and sustained intensity. Its silky texture envelops the palate with flavors of poached pear. A subtle mineral bitterness, the true signature of the terroir, brings complexity and vibrancy to the whole. The finish lingers at length, leaving a memorable impression. The profile suggests an almost luscious style while preserving freshness and elegance.
Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled lobster drizzled with olive oil and lifted by basil. It also goes beautifully with poultry such as chicken or turkey, as well as seafood and shellfish.
Serving and cellaring
Quarts 2019 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 12°C.
An outstanding dry Chenin Blanc from the Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru in Anjou
The estate
Founded in 2018 by Ivan Massonnat, a former Parisian financier who retrained in viticulture, Domaine Belargus encompasses twenty-four exceptional hectares in Anjou Noir, in the heart of the Loire Valley. The estate brings together prestigious plots, including the monopole of Coteau des Treilles and ten hectares within the Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru. Adrien Moreau in the cellar and Amaury Chartier in the vineyards run the estate biodynamically, vinifying each plot separately with an approach inspired by Burgundian climats. With limited yields and extended aging, Belargus is dedicated exclusively to Chenin Blanc and has quickly won over international critics.
The vineyard
The wine comes from the historic lieu-dit “Les Quarts,” the plot that gave its name to the Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru appellation. Domaine Belargus owns close to half of this seven-hectare lieu-dit, benefiting from a due-south exposure. The vines grow on Precambrian schist, which lends finesse and length to the wines. Although from a grand cru terroir renowned for its sweet wines, this cuvée is vinified dry and released under the Anjou AOC.
The vintage
The 2019 vintage was marked by frost episodes in April and May that drastically reduced yields to around twelve hectoliters per hectare.
Vinification and aging
Quarts 2019 was aged in stainless-steel tanks on lees for nearly a year.
Grape variety
This Loire wine is 100% Chenin Blanc.
