Roche De Bellène Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2016 Wine Review

Roche De Bellène Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2016

Burgundy A.C., France

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $33.95

Drink: 2018-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Roche De Bellène

Agent: Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Roche De Bellène Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne 2016 is a classic Old World Pinot Noir, dry, medium-bodied with blue earthy florals, tart cherry, light herb, spice and earthy notes on the palate. Good acidity for food. There are 4,620 hectares planted for this Pinot Noir and the vines are 35 to 70 years old. They're planted at a density of 10,000 per hectare. Pair with roast Cornish hens.

Pinot Noir food pairings: veal scaloppini with a mushroom sauce, beef bourguignon, pork tenderloin, mushroom and truffle dishes, coq au vin.

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This Roche De Bellène Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2016 was reviewed on November 7, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Wineboy rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

This wine may reveal my bias when it comes to Pinot Noir. This is definitely a more earthy, leather dominated PN, with softer acids than some purists might like. A true counterpoint to the New World Pinot Noirs we see these days.

Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Pale garnet colour. So many intricate and and delicate aromas of cherry, raspberry, and a touch of wispy marshmallow root. On the palate this is delightfully fruity. Bing cherry, heather flower and light vanilla root. Well integrated and polished. Medium plus acidity and tannins with a medium minus finish. Very well integrated with a touch of refined stoney minerals. This is a delightful Pinot Noir. Pair with smoked salmon or grilled game hen. 91 points - Tasted October 2018

Perry rated this wine as 90/100

Roche De Bellène Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne 2016 is a classic Old World Pinot Noir, dry, medium-bodied with blue earthy florals, tart cherry and light herb aromas on the nose and more of the same on the palate finishing long with fresh red cherries, spice and earthy notes. Good acidity for food. There are 4,620 hectares planted for this Pinot Noir and the vines are 35 to 70 years old. They're planted at a density of 10,000 per hectare with a southwest exposure in clay and limestone soils at 234 metres above sea level. The grapes were picked by hand with fermentation via native yeast and 100% malolactic fermentation, no fining. Pair with roast Cornish hens. - Community Wine Reviews

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Roche De Bellène Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2016 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 89/100

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