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 between Dezize-les-Maranges and Santenay, above 300 meters in altitude.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil on hillside vineyards.
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
Vinified with 50% whole bunches in a temperature-controlled stainless steel vat. Cold maceration for 3 to 4 days with gentle pump-overs to encourage yeast development. Alcoholic fermentation begins after a few days, maintaining temperatures between 16°C and 20°C. Once all sugars have been consumed, the maceration concludes with a warm phase to fix the color and round out the tannins.
Ageing
After 3 to 4 weeks of maceration, the wine is transferred 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
Lovely aromas of raspberry and blackberry, with floral notes (violet) brought by the whole-cluster fermentation.
Food pairings
Red meats and cheeses.