Saint Romain Blanc 'Vieilles Vignes' Domaine de Bellene 2023
ArtisanalThe 'Vieilles Vignes' from Domaine de Bellene is a Saint Romain Blanc made from Chardonnay grapes sourced from old vines located between Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Juicy and mineral, it releases aromas of yellow fruit, citrus, and honey, with hints of toasted almonds and buttery notes. It is a white wine with the perfect balance between freshness and ripeness that pairs well with shellfish and fatty fish, such as mackerel or salmon fillet.
The Saint-Romain Blanc ‘Vieilles Vignes’ from Domaine de Bellene is a Chardonnay from Burgundy characterized by mineral and dried fruit aromas. The AOC of Saint-Romain takes its name from the homonymous small village located in the Côte de Beaune, just west of the municipalities of Auxey-Duresses, Meursault, Volnay, and Pommard, which is situated at a slightly higher altitude that determines a cooler microclimate. This condition has proven particularly favorable in recent times due to climate warming, with the grapes reaching full ripeness while preserving acidity and aromatic compounds.
The ‘Vieilles Vignes’ Domaine de Bellene Saint-Romain Blanc is made from pure Chardonnay grapes from vines with an average age of 55 years, with the oldest planted back in 1930, cultivated within 7 different adjacent parcels covering almost 2 hectares in total. The soil consists of clay and limestone, the exposure ranges from south to east, and the altitude approaches 380 meters above sea level.sea. The agronomic management adheres to the principles of organic farming and the harvest is carried out only when the grapes have reached full ripeness. In the cellar, the bunches undergo a long and gentle pressing, followed by 2 days of decantation. The obtained must is then conveyed by gravity into demi-muids, 450-liter oak barrels and 228-liter Burgundy barrels, for 90% of more passes, containers in which alcoholic fermentation and 12 months of maturation take place before the final bottling.
The Saint-Romain Blanc Domaine de Bellene ‘Vieilles Vignes’ has an intense straw yellow color with brilliant greenish reflections. On the nose, aromas of apple, peach, and citrus follow, along with notes of walnut, fine woods, and flint. The tasting, juicy and flavorful, stands out for its lively freshness and elegant mineral finish.