2011 Maison Roche de Bellene Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée Spéciale

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 87 points

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  2/11/2014 - alanh13 Likes this wine: 87 Points

  This is proper Burgundy. Nice, subtle use of oak, fruity. Some Puligny-like apple. With some more air (and roast chicken) it reminds me of a very good Mâcon, like a Puilly-Fuissé or St Véran. Some nice peach & apricot with a little honey and nut, very dry (especially on it's own) and a touch savoury. Good value - you normally have to pay £15-£25 for this quality.
  Good with roast chicken (20 min decant, 13-14C): more open and more on the ripe stone fruit side.
  On it's own, 40 min decant and at 11-12C and it was a touch tighter and dryer but still open enough to drink well. Nice long, dry finish with some Burgundy savoury complexity.
  With a strong Westcombe cheddar: Stood up well although seems tangier.

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