Roche de Bellene

2008 Roche de Bellene Clos de Vougeot

By billn on June 30, 2010

Very different aromas versus the last wines – a much darker impression of fruit. Not austere but there is a higher level of ‘managed’ structure. The flavours have a floral dimension. I find it imposing yet, at the same time, slightly aloof. A nice challenge!

2008 Roche de Bellene Charmes-Chambertin

By billn on June 30, 2010

My nose is greeted by a width of warm fruit, plenty of freshness and occasional bright flashes of more defined fruit. Very well balanced showing lovely flavour. Very fine length.

2008 Roche de Bellene Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze

By billn on June 30, 2010

Wide, fresh and complex aromas – again with flashes of different, finer fruit. Hmmm; such width, complexity and texture – I am sold on this.

2008 Roche de Bellene Chambertin

By billn on June 30, 2010

The nose here is tighter. The palate, however, shows a superb depth of flavour that insinuates itself into your palate – very, very long. As a package, today I prefer the Bèze. Tomorrow, if the aromas bloom I might differ…

2008 Roche de Bellene Clos St.Denis

By billn on June 30, 2010

The nose is more understated than I would like – mainly because the little it offers is gorgeous. In the mouth this doesn’t have the impact of the Clos de la Roche but like the nose the fruit flavours are to die for. Just a hint of minerality to the finish.

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