rating B-

standout longstanding Burgundy négociant

about established in 1964 by Françoise and Gérard Potel in the Burgundy village of Volnay. Holdings extend down to Santenay. Son Nicolas took over in 1997 after his father’s death, having worked around the world as a viticulturist. The Potel company was sold in 2013, after Maison Roche de Bellene had been created in 2008.

wines tasted

“Bellenos” NV ($30)

A blend of all four Burgundy varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Aligoté, and Gamay. Aged for at least twelve months, with a noticeably high dosage of 12g/l although the acid is high. The fruit profile is a little forced rather than fresh and immediate. For the price, it doesn’t quite deliver.

website http://www.maisonrochedebellene.com/home.html

email contact@groupebellene.com

phone + 33 38 02 06 764

address 39 faubourg Saint-Nicolas, Beaune