Wines Unspecified Maison Roche de Bellene - Les Folatières - 2015

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Maison Roche de Bellene’s 2015 Cuvée Les Folatières is a distinguished white Burgundy hailing from one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this vintage impresses with its purity and expression of the terroir. The 2015 growing season in Burgundy was marked by warmth and generosity, resulting in ripe fruit concentration while maintaining the classic minerality and tension that characterise top-tier Chardonnays from this prestigious region. Maison Roche de Bellene, known for meticulous vineyard management and traditional vinification methods, allows the essence of Les Folatières to shine through. This includes gentle pressing, fermentation in French oak barrels, and extended lees ageing, yielding a wine of layered depth and elegant structure.

The Burgundy region, and specifically the Côte de Beaune where Les Folatières is located, is celebrated worldwide for its unrivalled terroir for Chardonnay. The mosaic of limestone-rich soils, combined with a temperate continental climate moderated by the hillsides, allows for perfect ripening while retaining freshness and finesse. The history of Burgundian viticulture runs deep, with centuries of monastic care shaping the precise boundaries and reputation of each vineyard. Les Folatières itself is known for producing wines with both aromatic complexity and a refined, mineral-driven palate—a true reflection of Puligny-Montrachet’s noble heritage.

This 2015 Premier Cru is ideally suited to refined cuisine. Its generous bouquet of white flowers, citrus peel, orchard fruits, and subtle toasted notes pairs beautifully with classic dishes such as butter-poached lobster, scallops with a white wine sauce, or free-range roast chicken with morel mushrooms. For a local touch, try it with a creamy poulet de Bresse à la crème or Burgundy snails with garlic and parsley butter. Mature soft cheeses such as Brie de Meaux or Chaource also create a harmonious match.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine slightly chilled at 11-13°C. Decanting for 30 minutes before serving can enhance its aromatic complexity and bring out the full spectrum of flavours. Enjoy now for its generous fruit and balance, or cellar for further development over the next five years.