Presentation
Domaine Roger Belland, founded in 1839, is located in the heart of the village of Santenay, in the south of the Côte de Beaune. Roger Belland and his daughter Julie represent the fifth and sixth generations of Domaine Belland. Passionate about exceptional wines, they cultivate 23 hectares of vines, located on the finest terroirs of the 1st and grand crus of the villages of Maranges, Santenay, Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet, Meursault, Volnay and Pommard. The domaine's viticulture is sustainable and respectful of the environment.
Location
Two plots located in Clos Roussot, south of the Montagne des Trois Croix.
Terroir
Deep, clay-rich soils.
In the vineyard
Guyot pruning with very early debudding and leaf removal (at the floral cap fall stage).
Harvest
100% manual harvest with rigorous sorting directly in the vineyard.
Winemaking
The grapes are 100% destemmed and placed into a temperature-controlled stainless steel vat. Cold maceration lasts 6 to 8 days with gentle pump-overs to stimulate yeast development. Alcoholic fermentation begins after about a week, under controlled temperatures (between 14°C and 18°C). Once all sugars are consumed, the maceration ends with a warm phase to stabilize color and soften the tannins.
Ageing
After 3 to 4 weeks of maceration, the wine is racked into barrels for 10 months of ageing, including 20% new oak. Malolactic fermentation occurs during barrel ageing.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 4 500
Age of vines : 50 à 70 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Aromas of blackberry and fig, a structured wine with fine tannins and a finish that is lightly spiced and smoky.
Food pairings
Roast poultry and cheeses.