2018 Domaine de Bellevue (Jerome Bretaudeau), La Justice Blanc VdF

Jérôme Bretaudeau established Domaine de Bellevue in the Loire village of Gétigné in 2001, gradually expanding his family-inherited estate while moving toward certified organic and biodynamic farming. This wine is made from a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin grown in rocky soils composed of granite and quartz. In the glass, it offers focused notes of pear, citrus zest, and a distinct salty minerality, held together by a refined, linear texture. The 2018 vintage provided the warmth needed to bring these grapes to full maturity, resulting in a balanced expression with notable tension and depth. This bottle is ready to enjoy tonight, offering a unique look at the versatility of Loire Valley terroirs beyond the region's traditional offerings.