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 contribute to this cuvée: one in Santenay Charmes du Dessus and the other in Santenay Charmes du Dessous. For labeling purposes, we can only mention “Santenay Charmes.”
Terroir
Deep, clay-rich soil.
In the vineyard
Guyot pruning with very early debudding and leaf removal (at the floral cap fall stage).
Harvest
100% manual harvest with strict sorting directly in the vineyard.
Winemaking
The grapes are 100% destemmed and placed in a temperature-controlled stainless steel vat. Cold maceration lasts 6 to 8 days with gentle pump-overs to encourage natural yeast development. Alcoholic fermentation begins after about a week, with temperatures kept between 14°C and 18°C. Once all sugars are fermented, the maceration ends with a warm phase to stabilize color and soften the tannins.
Ageing
Aged for 10 months in 228L oak barrels, with no new oak. Malolactic fermentation occurs during barrel ageing.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 12 000
Age of vines : 50 à 70 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A charming wine with sweet strawberry notes. Tannins are soft, silky, and discreet. The palate is seductive, yet remains fresh and lively.
Food pairings
Grilled meats, roasted beef cuts.