The Bellands have been making wine in Santenay since 1839, for six generations. Julie Belland took over from her father Roger, inheriting not just vines but a philosophy: sustainable farming, hand-harvesting, meticulous sorting in the vineyard. The kind of old-school Burgundy winemaking that's becoming increasingly rare.

“This is one of the most important domaines in this sector of the Côte,” wrote Jasper Morris MW. The late Clive Coates MW once called the Bellands “one of the best sources in the village.” 

The 2022 vintage saw 30% whole bunches, cold maceration for complexity, and aging in French oak (20% new) for 12 months. The result? It’s ruby-purple in the glass, with generous red fruit framed by delicate minerality and silky, refined tannins that make this approachable now but built to age beautifully through 2032.

Why You'll Love It

• A Sum Greater than Its Parts: Most producers bottle their Premier Crus separately and charge accordingly. Julie Belland blends three to create something greater than the sum of its parts: Beauregard (top-slope minerality and focus), La Comme (midslope complexity), and Gravières (juicy, sappy fruit), capturing the full expression of Santenay's terroir in one bottle.

• Old Vines in a LEGENDARY Vintage: 50-70 year old vines don't just mean lower yields. They mean roots that dive deep into limestone, finding complexity and balance that younger vines can't match. And at 96 points, Wine Spectator has NEVER rated a Côte de Beaune vintage higher.

• The Smart Money Play: While collectors chase trophy bottles from Gevrey and Vosne, savvy drinkers know that villages like Santenay—especially from producers like Belland—deliver 90% of the pleasure at half the price. This is even a killer value within Santenay: compare it to Pousse d’Or’s 2022 Santenay 1er Cru Clos Tavannes for $78-$125!

How to Serve It

• Serve at 58-61°F in Burgundy stems.

• Drink now through 2032, but this has such a sunny and juicy personality, it’s so hard to resist now.

• Perfect with roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, or a simple roast chicken. This is thoroughly delicious Sunday dinner Burgundy!