Roger Belland Santenay 1er Cru Beauregard Rouge 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Roger Belland
Label Name:
 
Santenay 1er Cru Beauregard Rouge
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Côte de Beaune, Santenay 1er Cru "Beauregard"
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Inside Burgundy (Jasper Morris) score range 88–91 for this cuvée; multiple retailer tasting notes describe intense ruby, red-fruit and fine oak integration (Domaine listings and specialist shops)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry and peony, plus subtle spice and fine oak. Palate offers crunchy red fruit, lively acidity, silky tannins and a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast rack of lamb, Charolais beef, mushroom risotto, roast duck, poultry with jus. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon or aubergine, teriyaki chicken, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; partial whole-cluster fermentation (~30%); cold soak and gentle extraction; aged ~12 months in French oak (c.30% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Roger Belland — family domaine dating to 1839 (5th/6th generation). Owns parcels in Santenay 1er Cru Beauregard; practices sustainable viticulture and low-yield vineyard management.