Maison Roche de Bellene’s Beaune Premier Cru, Cuvée du Cinquantenaire Vieilles Vignes is a special bottling that highlights the depth and heritage of Beaune’s vineyards. Crafted from old vines—many several decades in age—this cuvée was conceived to celebrate the maison’s dedication to showcasing Burgundy’s finest terroirs with authenticity and precision.
The fruit is sourced from carefully chosen premier cru sites around Beaune, where the age of the vines naturally restricts yields, leading to smaller berries of exceptional concentration and balance. These old vines, with their deep roots, provide resilience and the ability to draw subtle nuances from the limestone-clay soils, resulting in wines that are both powerful and refined.
Vinification is deliberately restrained: fermentation with indigenous yeasts, minimal intervention, and judicious use of oak. The aim is to preserve freshness and transparency while allowing the richness of the old-vine fruit to shine. The wine shows an aromatic spectrum of red and black cherries, raspberry, and violets, with hints of spice, earth, and a gentle oak influence. On the palate, it is supple yet structured, combining Beaune’s characteristic charm with notable depth and ageing potential.
The Cuvée du Cinquantenaire embodies the spirit of Maison Roche de Bellene—respect for old vines, terroir clarity, and a drive to celebrate Burgundy in all its diversity. It stands as both a tribute to tradition and a marker of Nicolas Potel’s vision to craft wines that honour the past while appealing to today’s fine wine lovers.