Bellavoine Bourgogne Blanc 2022

(Winemaker: Caroline Bellavoine)

IMPORTER NOTES:

VINEYARD: “Vines planted in 2017 over marly soil with clay and limestone. South/ southeast facing from 200-300m.”

VITICULTURE: “Organic (not certified).”

WINEMAKING: “Pressed with whole cluster, then fermented over indigenous yeasts in temperature-control stainless-steel tanks. Aged on lees for 12 months in stainless-steel tanks with batonnage (stirring) at the start of aging.”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: “Domaine Bellavoine, encompassing six hectares in the southern Côte de Beaune, was established by Caroline in 2003. Starting with a core vineyard once owned by the Abbey of Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, she now produces a diverse array of wines, including regional Bourgogne générique, village-level Marange, and blends of Aligoté, Chardonnay, and Gamay. Deeply committed to sustainable winemaking, Caroline employs integrated pest management and practices limited yield harvesting to ensure environmental stewardship. She adheres to traditional winemaking techniques, such as using natural yeasts, minimal sulfites, and aging in seasoned oak barrels, and bottles her wine without fining or filtration. Annually, Domaine Bellavoine produces just 2,000 bottles, each embodying the pure essence of its grapes and Caroline’s dedication to quality and tradition. Caroline’s commitment to tradition, combined with a forward-thinking approach to viticulture, ensures that Domaine Bellavoine will remain an integral part of Burgundy’s vinicultural heritage, celebrated for its harmonious balance of past and future.”