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Domaine de Bellene Coteaux Bourguignons L'Eclos des Abeilles 2020

Côteaux Bourguignons AOC

Nicolas Potel is a hugely talented winemaker, possibly even greater than his renowned father, Gérard, before him. From “one of the top vintages in Burgundy for many years” (Potel), this is a new white with gorgeous ripeness and a whip of minerality.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rounded, good weight, white orchard fruits, underscored by minerality

Aroma

Creamy peach and pear notes, lemon and wet stone hints

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Domaine de Bellene Coteaux Bourguignons L'Eclos des Abeilles 2020

More information

  • 12.0% ABV
  • 9.0 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2025

Domaine de Bellene is the craftsmanship of Nicolas Potel, who learned at an early age from his renowned father, Gérard. He went on to gain experience in Australia and California. His father's early death meant the family estate had to be sold and Nicolas was left to build from nothing. At Bellene, Nicolas is both talented winemaker using estate fruit, and "haute-couture négociant", sourcing top-quality, old-vine grapes from individual growers. His wines are "absolutely delicious" (Neal Martin), “in the class of the very best that Burgundy can produce,” wrote Jasper Morris MW. This wine is from densely planted vines in the Hautes Côtes. Wild yeast fermentation in oak, with 'malo' to lend creaminess, it combines a roundness with minerality.

"Nicolas Potel’s wines have a strong following. His wide portfolio can be absolutely delicious" Neal Martin
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