Bellivière 2021 Jasnieres "Les Rosiers"

The Nicolas have been crafted unique, chiseled Chenins from the terroirs of silex, sand clay over tuffeau in the little valley of the Loir, 40 miles north of the more famous Loire with "e",  Within a couple of miles, they grow this grape over 2 appellations and 10 different variations of soils, leading to multiple cuvées. Les Rosiers is made from multiple plots of 50 year-old vines in Jasnières. It is always one of the broadest Chenins they produce due to the terroir. In 2021, a concentrated vintage, with very low yields and firm acidity, the wine has more residual sugar than usual (21 g/l, technically a little more than off-dry) but you don't really feel it with the good amount of acidity. The nose is typical for the region, with this mix of quince, crabapple,  petrichor and dried chamomile. If you cellar the wine, the feeling of sweetness will decrease over the years  If the attack enhances the fruit, the finish is more herbal, with hints of gentiane and some smokiness. Open it now, serve it in medium size glassware, and pair it with poached lobster!!