Pinot Noir
Sustainable
Dry
Residual Sugar: 2.00 g/l
Medium Bodied
750ml
13.00% alc./vol

Domaine de Bellene Beaune 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes 'Hommage à Françoise Potel' 2023

Burgundy, France

93 Points - WineAlign

$102.95per bottle ($617.70per case)
6 bottles per case

Precise & Savoury

This product will be offered as part of a special LCBO feature on June 12th. Limited quantities are available to pre-order through NPW until May 28th!

Founded in 2005, Domaine de Bellene focuses on crafting wines from old vines with a commitment to sustainable, organic farming. Winemaker and proprietor Nicolas Potel's approach emphasizes producing wines that authentically reflect their origins and vintages, while preserving the land and culture for future generations. Under his leadership, Domaine de Bellene has earned respect among Burgundy enthusiasts, offering wines from both renowned and lesser-known appellations.

Created to honour Nicolas Potel's father, Françoise, the grapes for this wine are sourced across 5 Premier Cru sites. Ample aromas of steeped hibiscus tea, kirsch, and cedar wood spice lead to broad, well-structured flavours. The mid-palate shows fine density, supported by sleek, well-defined tannins with building grip. The finish is robust and balanced, with a touch of austerity, suggesting excellent aging potential.

Press Reviews

WineAlign

93 Points - Michael Godel

Ode to a matriarch and the height of quality but also importance within the Beaune reds made at Domaine de Bellene. More closed than the Savigny and Volnay, stricter and more tightly wound. Not exactly a matter of density but it does feel more compact and yet restricted to say that these vineyards produce fruit of a higher skin to flesh ratio. The extraction and maceration follow suit to establish an unyielding compression that will take some years to unravel and eventually expose the true nature of the fruit. Expect a truly fleshy Beaune Premier Cru somewhere ahead between three and for years time. Drink 2028-2034.