| Producer | Domaine Bellene |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Beaune |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 12746 |
| Size | 750ml |
2019 Domaine de Bellene Beaune Premier Cru "Hommage à Françoise Potel" Vieilles Vignes
A masterful expression of Burgundy’s storied terroir, the 2019 "Hommage à Françoise Potel" from Domaine de Bellene is a heartfelt tribute by winemaker Nicolas Potel to his late mother, Françoise. This elegant Premier Cru cuvée is sourced from five of Beaune's finest vineyards—Pertuisots, Montée Rouge, Reversés, Bressandes, and Clos du Roi—each contributing nuance and complexity to the final blend.
Crafted from old-vine Pinot Noir and vinified with native yeasts, the wine undergoes 12 months of élevage in large French oak barrels, 50% new. The result is a strikingly expressive wine of clarity and depth. Aromas of crushed raspberry, wild cherry, and rose petal unfold against a backdrop of wet stone and subtle spice. On the palate, it is vibrant and layered, revealing red berry fruit, earthy undertones, and refined tannins that carry through to a long, pepper-tinged finish.
With exceptional balance and structure, this wine offers both immediate pleasure and superb aging potential. Best enjoyed now through 2035, it pairs exquisitely with game birds, roast duck, or mushroom-based dishes.
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Beaune Premier Cru AOC, Burgundy
Vintage: 2019
Alcohol: 13%
Aging Potential: 2024–2035+
The Potel family has been producing Burgundy wines since 1964. From Gérard to Nicolas, 50 years of passion for vines, wine, and these people. This cuvée, made from five premier crus, reflects the complexity and finesse of the Beaune terroirs where our Pinot Noirs thrive.
Domaine de Bellene Beaune Hommage a Francoise Potel Premier Cru 2018
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Rootstock: 3309 C and 161-49 C
Average age of the vines: 54 years
Density: 10,000 plants/ha
Exposure: east-southeast
Terroir: clay-limestone
Altitude: 252 m
Nicolas Potel has blended holdings from five separate premiers crus, including Pertuisots, Montée Rouge, Reversés, Bressandes et Clos du Roi, to produce this delightfully nuanced wine dedicated to his mother's memory. Gentle extraction and pigeage by foot deliver a wine of subtle nuance and depth of plummy fruit accented with notes of violets and fresh chocolate. The texture is luxurious yet still quite fresh.
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