Domaine Bellene, Beaune Greves Rouge other_regions Starts out better than it

Starts out better than it finishes

This is a robust and very serious Chambolle villages that is a bit less elegant than usual though it’s more powerful

floral and Asian-style tea scents

While the domaine has been in the Pouizin family since 1956

restrained and sophisticated

Domaine Bellene, Beaune Greves Rouge other_regions Starts out better than itA 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