Description
Nicolas Potel produces some of the most sought-after wines in the Burgundy region. Nicolas learned the art of winemaking on his family’s estate in Volnay. In 2005, he established his own winery, Domaine de Bellene, and in 2008, he launched Maison Roche de Bellene, his negociant business. Nicolas blends traditional and modern techniques by using grapes from old vines and biodynamic and organic farming methods. The grapes utilized for this bottling hail from a 1 ha vineyard site within Gevrey-Chambertin, at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits and protected by the hill of Saint-Jacques. After harvest, the grapes undergo cool maceration and native yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel. The wine experiences 100% malolactic fermentation before maturing on its fine lees in French oak, of which 10% is new. The wine is bottled with zero fining and very light filtration. Aromatically, the wine has nuances of tart red cherries and brambly raspberries, with balancing scents of fine tobacco. The palate is juicy while still elegant, with mineral-driven acidity and dusty tannins.
