Maison Roche de Bellene - Volnay - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Volnay is all about purity and freshness, with ripe yet delicate fruit flavors, particularly juicy cherry, supported by a subtle touch of oak that enhances the structure without overpowering it. The wine strikes a perfect balance between firmness and elegance, offering depth while remaining light on the palate. A textbook Volnay—refined and expressive, perfect with poultry or veal. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vines aged between 40 and 60 years, south-facing, clay-limestone terroir. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled vats. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Light filtration before bottling.

Color:

Bright carmine ruby.

Nose:

Elegant, juicy cherry notes underlined by a delicate oaky finish.

Palate:

Firm and fresh, with ripe fruit flavors, this wine has a pure, expressive character, offering depth and a perfectly balanced structure.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Game terrine, jugged hare à la royale, roast poultry, beef cheek melted in red wine and pommes grenailles, rack of veal.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Roche de Bellene is a prestigious wine house founded by Nicolas Potel, known for crafting some of Burgundy’s most refined and expressive wines. Sourced from very old vines and grown using sustainable practices, these wines are carefully aged to achieve exceptional balance and precision. The result is a pure, authentic expression with generous and honest fruit flavors.