Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

L'Effraie Coteaux du Loir Chenin Blanc

9.273 ratings
9.223 pro ratings
Coteaux Du Loir, 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
Barry Herbst

Wine Buyer Soutirage

8.9

Young but going to be interesting

Young but going to be interesting

Feb 23rd, 2017
Scott Taddeo

Chamomile for days. Minerals, mossy, pear, bruised green apple. Acid slightly more subdued than what I was expecting. Formidable length. A joy.

Chamomile for days. Minerals, mossy, pear, bruised green apple. Acid slightly more subdued than what I was expecting. Formidable length. A joy.

May 15th, 2016
Jonathan Lipsmeyer

2013. Wow! Laser like acidity. Bright and chalky. From his "young" vines ca. 50yrs

2013. Wow! Laser like acidity. Bright and chalky. From his "young" vines ca. 50yrs

Aug 12th, 2015
Giuseppe LoCascio

Ok, we caught the Chenin fever...

Ok, we caught the Chenin fever...

Jul 16th, 2015
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

8.9

2014...I think? Laser focused. Super mineral.

2014...I think? Laser focused. Super mineral.

May 17th, 2015
Chad Hinds

#cheninigans 2012

May 3rd, 2015
Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.5

My girl doesn't absolutely love Chenin, but she loved this; so I will forward my attempts to change her mind.

My girl doesn't absolutely love Chenin, but she loved this; so I will forward my attempts to change her mind.

Jul 22nd, 2014
Erik Longabardi

I could literally drink this Chenin everyday. This is not a silly wine. Get it

I could literally drink this Chenin everyday. This is not a silly wine. Get it

Jan 22nd, 2022
Spencer Strauss

Amazing with both fish and any Mediterranean food. Or by itself. Sweet and fruity yet crisp with no lingering after notes.

Amazing with both fish and any Mediterranean food. Or by itself. Sweet and fruity yet crisp with no lingering after notes.

Nov 3rd, 2021
Hillary & Dave

Smooth, balanced, typical.

Smooth, balanced, typical.

Nov 29th, 2020