Domaine Belargus Anjou 'Ronceray' 2021 Magnum

Coming from a terroir producing world-renowned sweet wines, the Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru and Chaume 1 er cru appellations also give birth to great dry wines. The Ronceray cuvée refers to the Abbey of the same name, which used to own the Chaume vineyard from the 11th century. The complex geology of this terroir creates a mineral and powerful cuvée, with long ageing potential.

This is a blend of several plots from around the Quarts de Chaume and Chaume. There’s a breadth here from the pudding stones, but there’s still real tension and a bitter kick. There’sa sense of oxidative bruised apple character from long ageing in oak, and yet there’s also a smoky reductive character from a long time on lees. It is intriguing, messing with yourbrain in a good way, providing yin and yang. Plentiful substance and richness.
93 POINTS, REBECCA GIBB, VINOUS. (2019 REVIEW)

A blend of several plots on the backside of the famed Quarts-de-Chaume. Freshness present and lighter in weight than many of the other Belargus wines. Aligote came to mind when drinking this wine as it offered more citrus and stone fruit. A touch of flint and minerality add complexity and creates a wine with broad appeal and great drinkability.

Mitch Milicich, FWC.