Domaine Bellene, Beaune Greves Rouge other_regions 39% Chardonnay

39% Chardonnay

restrained and sophisticated

The 2004 Oreno (Merlot

expand and take on additional nuances

500 cases made

Domaine Bellene, Beaune Greves Rouge other_regions 39% ChardonnayA background whisper of wood sets off distinctly reduced aromas and its not clear that even extended aeration is going to completely dissipate them. Otherwise there is excellent volume and mid palate density supporting the discreetly mineral inflected flavors that exhibit a noticeably dry but not really bitter finish where the wood reemerges. As the description suggests this is pretty awkward and its hard to see time fixing the shortcomings. I would