2014 Domaine de Bellene Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Hauts Jarrons

Tasting Notes:
A beautifully expressive Premier Cru Burgundy. Aromas of crushed raspberry, red currant, and dried rose rise from the glass, anchored by forest floor, flint, and subtle oak spice. On the palate, it’s silky yet structured red fruit and savory earth glide along fine, chalky tannins with a persistent mineral finish.

Pairings:
Duck breast with cherry glaze, mushroom and lentil cassoulet, roasted quail, or Brie de Meaux with baguette. A sublime companion to both rustic French fare and contemplative evenings.

Production Details:
Harvested from 50–60-year-old Pinot Noir vines on the high slopes (“Hauts”) of Savigny-lès-Beaune’s Jarrons vineyard. Farmed organically, vinified with native yeasts, and aged in a judicious mix of used and lightly toasted French oak to preserve terroir transparency.

Story of the Vintage:
2014 was a classic Burgundian year moderate and dry with healthy ripeness and vibrant acidity. For Nicolas Potel’s Domaine de Bellene, it meant a return to purity and balance. This wine is a snapshot of the Hauts Jarrons terroir: lifted, detailed, and quietly powerful. Now entering its prime, it offers a beautiful marriage of fruit and soil, memory and elegance.