Roche de Bellene Santenay 1er Cru Red Wine 75cl

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Santenay is the most southerly wine producing commune of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. A typical Santenay red wine (Pinot Noir) is more deeply colored than those from further north, but still retains the dark cherry color so characteristic of red Burgundy. The aromas are of licorice, red berries and violets, with the most-perfumed examples also showing notes of rose petals.

Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week.

Country of origin: France.

Storage: Store in a cool dry place.

Package type: Bottle.

Recycling information: Glass.

Wine Colour - Red. Wine Style - Dry.

Allergen Information: Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites.

Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegans.

Brand: Roche de Bellene. Son of the family who used to own the illustrious Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, Nicolas Potel set up his négociant label Maison Roche de Bellene in 2008. A Bourguignon through and through, Nicolas' unrivalled local network of thoroughly reliable grower-suppliers allows him to source fruit from the most sought-after parcels in the Côte. The emphasis remains to this day on well-sited venerable vines and viticulture and the Maison Roche de Bellene label is the superlative source of attractive, well-priced Burgundy wines. The city of Beaune, called « Bellene » until the middle Age, is renowned for its Burgundy wines. Nicolas POTEL personally chose this brand name in reference to this city, historically linked with wine and famous for its diversity of terroirs.

Manufacturer: Maison Roche de Bellene.

Country of Packing: France.

Agent: Goedhuis Waddesdon Ltd.

Grape variety: Pinot Noir.

Current vintage: 2022.

Regional information: Burgundy, Santenay 1er Cru. Santenay is a village and thermal resort in the Côte de Beaune district of Burgundy and is where the Côte d'Or begins in the south. 90% of wine from Santenay is red made from Pinot Noir and the rest is white wine made from Chardonnay. The most noteworthy Premiers Crus are La Comme (on the border with Chassagne), Les Gravières (south of La Comme), Beauregard (to the west of Les Gravières) and Passetemps (to the south of Beauregard). The soils are varied with La Comme and Les Gravières, on the northern slope of Santenay, having a topsoil of gravel over marly-limestone. On the south side of Santenay, the soils are either brown limestone or deep in character, and the wines are more earthy. Red wines are generally well built and can be marked by a rustic and 'terroir' quality. They are often tannic and hard in youth with earthy aromas and hints of violets, strawberries and almonds. Older wines tend to be characterised by chestnut and dried plum flavours and often have a smoky character. Premiers Crus have more noticeable floral notes. It is often said that Les Gravières has the greatest finesse, while La Comme is more robust.

Tasting notes: A ripe Premier Cru Pinot Noir that combines rich fruit, fine structure and incredible length.

Alcohol by volume: 13. Units: 9.75.

Producer: Maison Roche de Bellene.

Serving suggestions: A great companion to roast pork, poultry, venison, or other game meats.

Winemaker: Nicolas Potel.

Vinification details: Harvest is carried out entirely by hand and vinification ensures that the superb quality of the fruit shines through.