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
Parcels located just above the windmill of Santenay.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil with a shallow top layer.
In the vineyard
Guyot pruning with very early debudding and leaf removal (at the floral cap fall stage).
Harvest
100% manual harvest with meticulous sorting in the vineyard.
Winemaking
Vinified with 50% whole bunches in a temperature-controlled stainless steel vat. Cold maceration lasts 3 to 4 days with gentle pump-overs to encourage natural yeast development. Alcoholic fermentation begins after a few days, at controlled temperatures (between 16°C and 20°C). Once all sugars are fermented, the maceration ends with a warm phase to stabilize color and round out the tannins.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in 228L oak barrels, including 20% new oak. Malolactic fermentation occurs during barrel ageing.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 8 000
Age of vines : 50 à 70 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
A rich nose with notes of black cherry. A charming wine with well-integrated, velvety tannins.
Food pairings
Charolais beef, rack of lamb, free-range poultry.