Domaine de Bellene was established in 2005 when several of Nicolas Potel's growers proposed that he take over their vineyards. Nicolas viewed this as the ideal opportunity to realize his long-held desire to control the entire production chain from vineyard to market in order to ensure the highest level of authenticity and quality.

The origin of the name "Bellene" comes from the name of the city of Beaune. Centuries ago, the town was called "Belena" of the God of the Sun "Belenos" then "Beaulne" and finally Beaune, which translates the desire to make the estate a reference for the wines of Beaune.

The wines produced are delicious, round, and well-balanced, with the Pinot Noirs exuding aromas of red fruits and the Chardonnays offering notes of white-fleshed fruits. Aging in oak barrels imparts woody notes to the reds and toasted hazelnuts to the whites. The elegance of these wines allows them to be enjoyed young or after a period of aging in the cellar. 

This sleek red shows an attractive balance between the wild strawberry, cherry, green olive, sandalwood and vegetal elements. Though light on its feet, this is intense and lingers on the finish, which shows fruity and savory accents.

B. Sanderson