Maison Roche de Bellene Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2022, A.C. Bourgogne, France

The city of Beaune, once called Bellene until the middle ages, is renowned for its Burgundian wines. Nicholas Potel personally chose this brand name in reference to this city, historically linked with wine and famous for its diversity of terroirs. It was founded in 2008 after establishing Domaine de Bellene. Potel has travelled the world in pursuit of learning as many techniques and skills as possible, so that he could, one day, apply them on his home turf. For this Bourgogne Blanc, the focus has been on trying to keep as much of the freshness from the Chardonnay as possible, allowing for a wine of impeccable balance.