Maison Roche de Bellene - Puligny-Montrachet - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Puligny-Montrachet showcases the purest expression of Burgundy. The oak aging is expertly handled, with light, fresh wood complementing the wine’s fruit without overshadowing its structure or long finish. A beautifully crafted wine that will only improve with time. Rated 93/100 by our Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Aged in oak barrels, with full malolactic fermentation completed.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Fruit notes highlighted by a subtle touch of fresh blonde oak.

Palate:

Crisp and precise, this wine showcases a fresh and refined expression of classic Burgundian character.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pike quenelles with Nantua sauce, shellfish, poached fish with cream sauce, white meats in sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Roche de Bellene is a top-tier producer, founded by Nicolas Potel, who crafts some of the most elegant wines in Burgundy. With very old vines, organic farming, and subtle aging techniques, the result is wines of exceptional precision and depth, with rich, authentic fruit expressions.

The level of quality achieved today is remarkable, and Olivier Poussier praises each of their wines. Even the regional cuvées meet a high standard of excellence.