Domaine de Bellene 'Hommage à Jean Ferté' Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru 2020
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sustainable
  • Dry
  • Residual Sugar: 3.00 g/l
  • Medium Bodied
  • 750ml
  • 13.00% alc./vol

Domaine de Bellene 'Hommage à Jean Ferté' Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru 2020

Burgundy, France
$104.95per bottle ($629.70per case)
6 bottles per case
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Savoury & Rich

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Established in 2005, Domaine de Bellene is dedicated to crafting expressive wines from old vines, guided by a strong commitment to sustainable, organic farming. Under the stewardship of winemaker and proprietor of the late Nicolas Potel, the domaine has focused on producing wines that faithfully reflect both place and vintage, while safeguarding the land and its traditions for future generations. Today, Domaine de Bellene is widely respected among Burgundy enthusiasts for its thoughtful range of wines spanning both celebrated and lesser-known appellations.

Named in honour of Nicolas Potel’s great uncle, Jean Ferté—who led the syndicate that purchased Domaine de la Pousse d’Or in 1964, a property historically linked to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti prior to the French Revolution—this cuvée brings together fruit from two estate parcels.

A lovely blend of two small Burgundy premier crus, Les Haut Jarrons and Peuillets, this vintage opens with inviting warmth and spice on the nose, shaped in part by the warm growing conditions. Fresh fruit takes centre stage, with notes of black cherry and raspberry layered alongside savoury echos of leather and dried tobacco leaf. The palate is rich yet well balanced, with softly integrated tannins and vibrant acidity that keep the concentrated fruit feeling lifted and playful. Charming and expressive, it delivers both generosity and finesse.

Press Reviews

WineAlign

92 Points - Michael Godel

Who was Jean Ferté you ask? Monsieur Ferté was in fact the one who persuaded Nicolas Potel's father Gerard to make the move to Bourgogne and the rest as they say is history. Great uncle Ferté led a syndicate that was able to purchase Domaine de la Pousse d’Or in 1964, historically a part of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti until the French Revolution. Two plots totalling 0.77 hectares make up this Savigny Les Beaune with the oldest vines dating back to 1962. A pitchy and grippy pinot here in 2020 with mildly resinous evergreen notes that seem to partially define the vintage, especially from Beaune. Also seems to indicate a healthy level of stem inclusion. Really purple fruit and formidable tannin, a fine if currently demanding dichotomy. Drink 2024-2028.

 

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