Roger Belland Santenay 1er Cru Beauregard Red 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Roger Belland
Label Name:
 
Santenay 1er Cru Beauregard Red
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Inside Burgundy (Jasper Morris) 88–91; Decanter: recommended (2022 guide); Mentioned in Guide Hachette; retailer tasting notes score 88–91/100

Tasting Note
Intense ruby with red cherry, raspberry and subtle floral notes; fine oak spice, earth and porcini hints. Silky tannins, fresh acidity and a persistent, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Rack of lamb, Charolais beef, roast duck, mushroom risotto, coq au vin; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), shiitake fried rice, mildly spiced Szechuan pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; ~30% whole‑cluster; cold maceration, traditional fermentation; aged ~12 months in French oak barrels (≈30% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Roger Belland, established 1839, 23–24 ha in Santenay and Cote de Beaune. Family-run (Roger and daughter Julie); sustainable viticulture, manual harvest and rigorous sorting.