Maison Roche de Bellene Bourgogne Côte d’Or Blanc 2022, A.C. Bourgogne Côte d’Or, France
£27.00 – £145.80
The city of Beaune, once called Bellene until the middle ages, is renowned for its Burgundian wines. Nicholas Potel personally chose this brand name in reference to this city, historically linked with wine and famous for its diversity of terroirs. It was founded in 2008 after establishing Domaine de Bellene. Potel has travelled the world in pursuit of learning as many techniques and skills as possible, so that he could, one day, apply them on his home turf. For this Bourgogne Blanc, the focus has been on trying to keep as much of the freshness from the Chardonnay as possible, allowing for a wine of impeccable balance.
Tasting notes
The Chardonnay fruit is the star of the show here. Quince, pineapple and hints of baked apple and lemon peel. There is oak here, but well judged and perfectly integrated with the rest of the fruit. This is a stunning expression that manages to retain that classic Burgundian style.
| ABV | 12% |
|---|---|
| Closure | Cork |
| Drink from | 2024 – 2030 |
| Food match | Seafood |
| Origin | France |
| Producer | Maison Roche de Bellene |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
You may also like…
-
Sale!
Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2022, Colchagua, Chile
£20.00 – £108.00 Buy A fantastic first vintage from the team at Los Vascos. The nose is seductive with aromas of lime, pineapple, green banana and white peach, combined with aromas of dried fruits coming from the barrels that contribute to the complexity. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and concentrated with a nice creamy mouthfeel leading to an elegant finish. This is a big white that gives you so much, yet it never overstays its welcome. Delicious! -
Sale!
Maison Roche de Bellene Saint-Aubin Premier Cru La Chateniere 2020, A.C. Saint-Aubin 1er Cru, France
£60.00 – £324.00 Buy Saint-Aubin is always regarded as one of the finest appellations to grow world class Chardonnay. This premier cru vineyard, La Chateniere, offers some much needed restraint in such a warm vintage. Expect notes of apricot, peach, freshly picked apples as well as some buttered toast, hazelnuts and hints of oak. The palate is precise and exacting, with pinpoint freshness yet has some fun with the richness of the buttered orchard fruit that comes through. -
Sale!
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Chardonnay 2021, Kent, England
£50.00 – £270.00 Buy Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Chardonnay 2021 is without doubt one of the finest still wines to come out of this country. The wine rides the balance of that delicate orchard fruit that you expect from the purist of Chardonnay's, alongside the nuances of the buttery, oak notes alongside these notes, neither one outshining the other. These flavours linger on the palate, an on, and on. This would be the perfect accompaniment to any seafood dish!
