Roger Belland Santenay 1er Cru Beauregard Blanc 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Roger Belland
Label Name:
 
Santenay 1er Cru Beauregard Blanc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Positive retailer and importer reviews (commended for value and Chassagne‑like character). 5% and favourable tasting notes from speciality merchants

Tasting Note
Ripe orchard and citrus fruits with white flowers, light toasted oak and creamy mid‑palate; bright mineral spine and saline, zesty finish with good length.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops, lobster, creamy asparagus risotto, roast chicken in cream sauce, goat cheese. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, lighter Thai green curry, Chinese steamed fish with ginger.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-cluster pressing, slow press and settling; fermentation and malolactic in French oak; ~12 months élevage (20–30% new oak) with lees ageing and occasional bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Roger Belland, family domaine since 1839 (Roger and daughter Julie), ~24 ha in the Côte de Beaune; sustainable practices, vines on calcareous, stony soils near Chassagne‑Montrachet border.