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Technical Details

  • Blend 100% Pinot Noir
  • Winemaker Nicolas Potel
  • Country France
  • Region Burgundy
  • Sub Region Côte de Nuits
  • Appellation Gevrey-Chambertin
  • Vineyard 1 ha vineyard site within Gevrey-Chambertin
  • Farming Method Organic & Biodynamic Practices
  • Oak 20% new French oak barrels
  • Aging / Cooperage 15 months
  • Alcohol 13.5%
  • Production 500 cases

Maison Roche de Bellene Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin 2021

Pinot Noir | Burgundy

WS91

Organic & Biodynamic Practices

$150.00

$149.95

750ML

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A village-level Gevrey-Chambertin from old vines is not a consolation prize. In the hands of a winemaker as meticulous as Nicolas Potel, it is one of the best expressions of what this legendary village can deliver when the ego and the price tag are stripped away and the terroir is allowed to speak without interference. The Vieilles Vignes designation at Roche de Bellene indicates sourcing exclusively from vines of at least 40 years of age, farmed organically, yielding low, and carrying the kind of concentration and depth that young vines simply cannot match. The 2021 vintage, with its frost-reduced yields and cool, gradual ripening, produced wines of crystalline purity and finesse, and this Gevrey shows it beautifully: bright and perfumed on the nose with red cherry, rose, and a whiff of woodsmoke, the palate focused and lifted with fine tannins and a lingering mineral finish. Drink it now or hold it through the late 2020s. A brilliant value from a great address.

About The Producer

Maison Roche de Bellene was founded in 2005 by Nicolas Potel, a renowned Burgundian winemaker with deep family roots in the region. After establishing his reputation through Domaine de Rochegrès and his own négociant business, Potel launched Roche de Bellene as a high-quality, terroir-driven négociant house. Focused on sourcing fruit from old-vine, sustainably farmed vineyards across Burgundy, the maison offers a diverse range of wines, from regional Bourgogne to prestigious Grand Cru bottlings. The philosophy is centered on minimal intervention winemaking, allowing each terroir’s expression to shine through with purity and elegance. Today, Maison Roche de Bellene continues to be a respected name in Burgundy, known for its meticulous sourcing, consistent quality, and commitment to sustainable viticulture, offering both accessible and collectible wines that reflect the essence of the region.

$150.00

$149.95

750ML