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A haute couture négociant house
Maison Roche de Bellene embodies the excellence of Burgundy wines, combining tradition, innovation and respect for the terroir. Founded by the talented winemaker Nicolas Potel, this négociant house has quickly established itself as an essential reference in the world of wine. Through a rigorous selection of old vines cultivated in a responsible manner, each cuvée expresses the richness and diversity of Burgundy's climats.
The story of Maison Roche de Bellene begins with Nicolas Potel, an iconic figure in the Burgundian wine world. Born into a family of passionate winemakers, he inherited the expertise of his father, Gérard Potel, and honed his skills at the most prestigious wine estates in the world. Following stays in Australia, California, and Burgundy, Nicolas refined his approach and founded the Maison Nicolas Potel in 1997, specialising in the vinification of great wines.
In 2008, following his departure from Maison Nicolas Potel, he founded Maison Roche de Bellene with the ambition of producing haute couture wines from exceptional terroirs. Thanks to solid partnerships with growers respecting organic or sustainable practices, the house quickly established itself on the international scene. Today, Roche de Bellene distributes its cuvées in more than 50 countries and enjoys worldwide recognition.
Maison Roche de Bellene places the utmost importance on working with old vines, at least 40 years of age, in order to achieve a unique aromatic concentration. These vineyards, located in prestigious appellations of the Côte d'Or, cover a variety of climates ranging from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits.
The selected plots benefit from soils rich in limestone and clay, lending the wines a remarkable minerality and elegance. Through environmentally respectful viticulture, including organic and biodynamic practices, each wine faithfully expresses the character of its terroir. Nicolas Potel and his team work closely with the growers to optimise grape ripeness, limiting yields to ensure optimal quality.
The winemaking approach of Maison Roche de Bellene is based on minimalist vinification, aiming to preserve the pure expression of the fruit and the terroir. The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in small crates to preserve their integrity. After meticulous sorting, they are vinified with precision using methods that combine tradition and innovation.
Gentle pressing: use of vertical presses for a delicate extraction of the juice.
Natural fermentation: indigenous yeasts favoured to express the identity of the terroir.
Careful ageing: maturation in 500-litre French oak barrels, allowing for harmonious development.
Moderate use of sulphur: to preserve the purity of the aromas and ensure long ageing potential.
Nicolas Potel's goal is to craft elegant, structured, and balanced wines that offer a fine expression of Burgundian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The range of Maison Roche de Bellene comprises a prestigious selection of red and white wines from the finest terroirs of Burgundy. Here is an overview of the main cuvées:
Red Wines
Grand Cru: Clos de la Roche; Clos de Vougeot
Premier Cru (1er Cru): Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Boudots; Pommard
Village: Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes; Côte de Nuits Villages Vieilles Vignes; Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes; Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes; Savigny-lès-Beaune Vieilles Vignes; Volnay Vieilles Vignes; Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes
White Wines
Premier Cru (1er Cru): Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean; Meursault Perrières; Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières
Village: Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes; Meursault; Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes; Saint-Aubin; Montagny; Saint-Véran
Thanks to Nicolas Potel's expertise and his meticulous approach to viticulture and winemaking, Maison Roche de Bellene has established itself as an essential reference for the great wines of Burgundy. Each cuvée reveals a unique identity, bearing witness to the richness of the terroirs and the exceptional craftsmanship that shapes them.
COLLECTION NEAR PARIS & VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS
Free collection in our warehouse near central Paris (92)