Maison Roche de Bellene - Bourgogne - Chardonnay - White - 2016

Wine:

The 2016 White Chardonnay Burgundy , vinified and aged without new oak, presents a fresh, floral, and pristine bouquet, true to the vintage's character. The palate is lively and refreshing, with excellent tension and balance. This Chardonnay is both elegant and flavorful, with a subtle saline touch that makes it versatile. Perfect as a pre-dinner drink with fish fritters or gougères, or paired at the table with butter-basted fish or simply grilled seafood. Ready to enjoy now, this wine was awarded 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 26 to 30 September 2016. Fermentation 100% indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation carried out in full. Aged in oak barrels. Bottled on fruit day, 27 September 2017.

Color:

Bright gold.

Nose:

Fresh and very pure, with floral notes.

Palate:

Bright and refreshing with vibrant fruit flavors, this cuvée delivers a beautifully balanced Chardonnay that is both ripe, approachable, and marked by a subtle saline finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish fritters, cheese gougères, fish in sauce, with beurre blanc or simply grilled, goat's cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

Roche de Bellene stands as a leading house in Burgundy, founded by Nicolas Potel, renowned for crafting some of the region’s most elegant and captivating wines. Drawing from very old vines, organic farming practices, and a subtle approach to aging, each wine is meticulously crafted to showcase exceptional balance, authenticity, and abundant, expressive fruit flavors.

The quality achieved today is extraordinary, with Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World, praising every wine in the range. Even the regional cuvées reflect an enviable level of precision and excellence.