Domaine de Bellene Savigney-Les-Beaune 2021

Domaine de Bellene is the creation of Nicolas Potel – the son of the legendary Gérard Potel of Domaine Pousse d’Or. Potel's name has become synonymous with Burgundian wine and he is known for constantly challenging the borders of traditional winemaking in the region.

A blend of four parcels - Les Planchots, Aux Champs des Pruniers, Dessus de Vermots, and Les Pimentiers. Made from old vines and matured in large oak barrels, Nicolas considers this his to be his flagship domaine white. There is lovely purity of fruit with a silky texture and vibrant acidity adding tension to the finish. 

About the vintage: A difficult vintage to say the least, but not one without merit. The region suffered reduced yields from spring frosts and a cool summer, meaning this vintage would have to be won through hard work in the vineyard and in the winery. This is a year of smaller quantities of fresh, refined and thoughtful wines from a full range of climats. A return to a cooler vintage, compared to recent years, will be sure to delight classic Burgundy lovers who favour elegance and finesse.