Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Sustainable
Dry
Residual Sugar: 2.00 g/l
Medium Bodied
750ml
13.50% alc./vol

Roche de Bellene Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Clos Ormes 2021

Burgundy, France

94 Points - WineAlign

$146.95per bottle ($881.70per case)
6 bottles per case

Earthy & Complex

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Nicolas Potel is an iconic producer and pioneer in the Burgundy winemaking scene. He grew up in a family dedicated to wine; and after gaining some experience internationally, he started his own project in the late 90's. The Maison Roche de Bellene offers a complete range of carefully cultivated and versatile wines, often made from old vines. All of the Maison wines are made with respect to sustainable and natural farming practices, with as little intervention as necessary to showcase their individual terroirs.

A fresh and elegant Morey-Saint-Denis made from old vines, highlighting floral and red-fruit notes characteristic of the vintage. Scents of candied cranberries combine with notes of wild strawberry and toasted barrel spice while light, fine-grained tannins and bright acids render a highly approachable style. Despite its youthful exuberance, the wine's structure hints at its ability to further develop with bottle age.

A great addition to any cellar, match the firmer texture of this wine with protein based dishes made with braised or roasted meats or enjoy it alongside washed rind cheeses.

About the Winery

Groupe Bellene

Led by Nicolas Potel in Beaune, Groupe Bellene is composed of the négociant arm Maison Roche de Bellene, the winery arm Domaine de Bellene, and a special back-vintage series under the Collection Bellenum label.

Maison Roche de Bellene offers a complete range of wines, with an emphasis on individual terroirs from old vines of more than 40 years. All of the growers that Nicolas works with are either organic certified or sustainably farmed.
Domaine de Bellene represents the wines that are produced and bottled from Nicolas Potel's private vineyard holdings.
Collection Bellenum is a back vintage series that Nicolas Potel sourced from his friends in the region, offering a magnificent selection of bottled history. The wines have moved only twice in their lives, from the original cellar to Potel's and now to yours!

Nicolas Potel grew up at Volnay's Domaine Pousse d'Or, where his father worked. He trained abroad and returned home in 1996 to build a négociant business and started Maison Nicolas Potel, where he sourced grapes from good parcels, often working with the growers to improve the quality. By 2002, he was making 120 wines from 50 different appellations, and the rest is history!

Press Reviews

WineAlign

94 Points - Sara d'Amato

An elegant pinot noir, generously perfumed with a pleasant musk. Notes of tilled earth, new leather and red cherry skin mark the palate. A hint of bitterness contributes to the overall impression of freshness. The oak treatment and natural fruit spice seem to blend seamlessly into one another. Botanicals such as hibiscus, bay leaf, and white pepper emerge with a little air. Features notable structure and excellent length. Engaging and lively. Best 2025-2030.