Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Sustainable
Dry
Residual Sugar: 3.00 g/l
Medium Bodied
750ml
13.50% alc./vol

Maison Roche de Bellene Beaune 1er Cru 2020

Burgundy, France

93 Points - WineAlign

$66.95per bottle ($803.40per case)
12 bottles per case

Lifted & Expressive

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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.

Crafted from a blend of Beaune Premier Cru vineyards - Les Aigrots, Les Bressandes, and Les Toussaints - this wine reflects Maison Roche de Bellene’s thoughtful selection from elevated sites in Beaune. The nose is lifted and expressive, with concentrated red berries layered with subtle herbs and fragrant florals. Bright, refreshing acidity gives energy to the ripe fruit, which eases into fine-grained tannins. Silky and elegant in texture, the wine carries through to a rich finish, where hints of woodland and smoke add depth and complexity.

Sip with mild cheeses, chicken or rabbit in a creamy mustard sauce or smoked game meats.

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

93 Points - John Szabo, MS

Evolving nicely at this stage, there's a real floral, almost blue-fruited side to this Beaune 1er cru from Roche de Bellene, also uncommon licorice and mentholated notes adding intrigue and interest. The palate delivers considerable extract and flavour depth, with tannins integrating nicely though still gently gripping the palate. I like the richness and fluidity allied to sapidity, and the raw silk-like textural quality. Great length, too. Tempting now, though surely more complete in another 2-3 years, or hold into the mid or even late '30s. Quality.