Domaine Belargus : Ultra 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Domaine Belargus Ultra 2022

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is deep and generous, exuding rich scents of candied stone fruit. It opens with luscious notes of apricot and apricot tart, enhanced by soft touches of honey.

Palate
The palate offers a syrupy texture and remarkable density, carried by a beautiful sweetness. This richness is perfectly balanced by the grape variety's natural acidity and a fine, noble bitterness on the finish, bringing tension, complexity and remarkable length to this meditation wine.

Food and Wine Pairing
This great sweet wine beautifully complements semi-cooked foie gras served with chutneys, as well as blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort. It also pairs wonderfully with sweet-and-savoury poultry dishes or lightly sweetened fruit desserts, such as an apricot tart.

Serving and Cellaring
For optimal enjoyment, this 2022 Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru is best served cool, but not chilled. Built to stand the test of time, this wine boasts exceptional ageing potential and can continue to evolve in the cellar for several decades.

Other Characteristics
This sweet wine has been certified organic since the 2022 vintage. It is notably available in half-bottle format, ideal for appreciating its remarkable concentration.

The Expression of a Legendary Loire Terroir by Domaine Belargus

The Estate
Founded in 2018 by Ivan Massonnat, the current owner, Domaine Belargus quickly established itself as a benchmark in the Loire Valley. Located in the heart of the Anjou noir, the estate spans 24 hectares of vineyards dedicated exclusively to Chenin Blanc. Operationally led by Adrien Moreau, the domaine stands out for its plot-by-plot approach inspired by Burgundian climats and its philosophy of respect for the living world. Certified organic, its emblem is the Bel-Argus blue butterfly, symbolising its deep commitment to preserving biodiversity and the landscapes of the Loire Valley.

The Vineyard
This cuvée comes from the historic and legendary plot known as "Les Quarts", located in the commune of Rochefort-sur-Loire. The vines, around thirty years old, thrive on a complex terroir made up of schist and conglomerate sandstone. This Loire vineyard is farmed according to biodynamic principles, within a preserved ecosystem that fosters rich biodiversity, including sheep grazing during the winter months.

The Vintage
2022 brought particularly favourable weather conditions to this region of France. A long, mild autumn allowed for a very high level of ripeness to be reached. Noble rot developed optimally on healthy berries, ideally concentrating sugars and acids without compromising the quality of the fruit.

Winemaking and Ageing
Meticulous hand-harvesting carried out through successive sorting passes to select perfectly botrytised berries. In the cellar, the philosophy favours the expression of place. Fermentation takes place slowly with indigenous yeasts in 400-litre barrels. The wine then undergoes extended ageing of 24 months on full lees, without any racking or bâtonnage, in order to preserve its full purity and complexity.

Grape Variety
100% Chenin Blanc