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Maison Roche de Bellene Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes 2020

Vosne-Romanee AOC

Vosne-Romanée is reputedly the jewel of the Côte de Nuits, producing some of the world’s most expensive wines. This seductive 2020 from the exceptional Nicolas Potel displays the black cherry, floral and spice nuances for which the region is famed.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Sappy young fruit, blackberry and spice, floral nuance, grip on finish

Aroma

Baked black cherries, ripe blackberry, violets and black pepper

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Maison Roche de Bellene Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes 2020

More information

  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2032

Roche de Bellene is the project of Nicolas Potel, whose father Gérard ran the renowned Domaine de la Pousse d’Or. Gérard’s untimely death meant the estate had to be sold, but Nicolas’ new venture instantly received acclaim. The Times wrote of him: “When Nicolas Potel set up shop, he was clearly destined for the top.” Nicolas has focused his efforts on creating expressive, organic wines from the fruit of old vines (up to 100+ years old), as well sourcing grapes from like-minded growers. Painstaking care ensures they express all the unique character of the terroir. Using grapes from Les Violettes and Hautes Maizières, this is a nuanced red with youthful, sappy fruit. Open early and decant, or cellar. Ideal with lamb or mushroom dishes.

"Plenty of spice nuance suffusing the baked black cherry aromas. Velvety, concentrated and rounded" Allen Meadows
Burghound
Map showing Vosne-Romanee AOC
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