Presentation
Domaine Julie Belland, heir to Domaine Roger Belland, is a family estate located south of Côte de Beaune. For six generations, the Belland family has cultivated prestigious terroirs in major appellations such as Santenay, Maranges, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Volnay, and Pommard. Julie Belland continues the work initiated by her father Roger, emphasizing reasoned and sustainable viticulture. Grass cover between rows preserves the microbial activity of the soils and avoids the use of chemical herbicides. Harvesting is manual, with meticulous sorting before vinification. The wines, aged in oak barrels, reveal beautiful aromatic complexity and elegant structure. The whites stand out for their finesse and richness, while the reds offer a superb expression of Pinot Noir with silky tannins and great depth.
Location
Plot located on the villages of Volnay and Meursault. It qualifies as a Meursault Premier Cru when planted with Chardonnay.
Terroir
Shallow, limestone-rich soil with abundant stones.
In the vineyard
Guyot pruning, early debudding and leaf thinning at the flower cap fall stage.
Harvest
100% manual harvest with strict selection directly in the vineyard.
Winemaking
Whole bunch pressing with light crushing. Long, gentle pressing using a pneumatic press. Settling for 24 to 48 hours. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in oak barrels. Ageing on lees with occasional bâtonnage between fermentations. The wine is lightly filtered and bottled at the estate.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in 228L oak barrels, 30% of which are new. Malolactic fermentation occurs during barrel ageing.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 à 70 years old
Serving
Serve at 12°C.
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
This Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune displays a brilliant golden hue. The nose is intense, revealing aromas of white flowers, toasted almond, and honey. On the palate, the wine is rich and generous, yet retains a lovely freshness, with delicate oak nuances. The balance between richness and acidity gives this wine remarkable elegance and a long, refined finish.
Food pairings
This Meursault Premier Cru pairs beautifully with:
Seafood: Pan-seared scallops or grilled lobster
Oily fish: Roasted salmon or seared tuna
Pasta dishes: Truffle tagliatelle or mushroom risotto
Soft cheeses: Aged Brie or Camembert
Fine charcuterie: Parma ham or dry-cured sausage
Charcuterie fine : jambon de Parme ou saucisson sec.