Fine, pale primrose in colour, with a gentle, graceful generosity to the nose, yet more chiselled behind, with decent weight at the same time, alongside some oak and a little coconut. There’s something very classy lurking in here. Don’t be in a hurry.
Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Wine Director

Nicolas Potel has retained the majority of his regular contracts in 2012, though a couple are missing after the hail. Like everybody else, he has had to pay more for his grapes though, especially at the top end of the hierarchy. But as ever there are some delicious wines in the range, and at the lower end the prices are thoroughly competitive.

The very intense nose of this wine promises much to come. In the mouth, it is sublime: some cream from the barrel is evident and the fruit bursts through with a spice or two at the edges. It combines a lovely balance of fresh fruit and acidity, and the finish is very long indeed.
Jasper Morris MW, Berrys' Burgundy Director Nicolas Potel has installed the négociant arm of his business on the Savigny side of town which gives him plenty of space for making and maturing the wines, along with logistics and office needs, while keeping his Domaine de Bellene operation completely separate in Beaune itself. The selling point here is consistent competence mixed with attractive pricing.

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