FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

CLOSDEVOUGEOTGRANDCRU MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE 2016 DRINK2024 - 2034

MEET THE GROWER Maison Roche De Bellene BEAUNE Based in a wonderful historic house in Beaune on the road out to Nuits, Maison Roche de Bellene is owned and run by the human dynamo that is Nicolas Potel. Potel is deeply entrenched in the region, having been brought up at Domaine de la Pousse d’Or in Volnay by his father Gerard, the winemaker. Nicolas has an impeccable address book and it is with this that he is able to access barrels and grapes from the greatest estates, which he blends and bottles. Equally, he has his own vineyards which he bottles under his Domaine label. In 2018 these were the real standout performers and we are offeringmany fromhis own vineyards. He is a natural communicator and it is a veritable Burgundymasterclass to sit around the table with himand taste Burgundy, fromNorth to South. His wines are expressive, true to origin and communicate well, both in the glass and indeed on the label, where Nicolas will include a large amount of information relating to the wine. He is extremely sensitive to pricing and really wishes for us drinkers to be able to have access to his wines at a fair price. In terms of style he has reduced his new oak use over the years allowing the wines to sing for themselves, with 99% of his whites made in 600 litre demi- muids, andmany of his village reds also now in demi-muid. Enjoy this wonderful range!

BURGUNDY CÔTEDEBEAUNE

6x75 £175

Deep berry fruit nose with some smoky notes. Bright and lively despite the 100% new oak ageing. Lovely volume of ripe cassis fruit but can feel the wood too. Blackberry and coffee, smooth tannins. Good focus and concentration.

WA91-93 POINTS

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