Belena

The history of Domaine Belena

Domaine Belena belongs to the Schenk group, founded in Rolle, Switzerland, in 1893. When Arnold Schenk, son of the company's founder Charles, inherited the company, his primary aim was to create a wine merchant with a European reach.

Arnold and his successors conquered new territories over the following century: France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Benelux and Great Britain. The Schenk Group became a pan-European structure unique in the wine world in terms of production.

With a view to continually investing in new vineyards, the Schenk Group decided to explore the Burgundy region with the acquisition of Domaine Belena.

The Domaine Belena vineyard

The Domaine Belena vineyard extends mainly over the Hautes Côtes de Beaune terroir, from Ladoix Serrigny to Santenay. The Hautes Côtes de Beaune AOC was recognized in 1961.

The grape varieties planted are typical of Burgundy wines:
- Aligoté ;
- Chardonnay ;
- Pinot Noir.

Burgundy's winegrowing history began as early as the 1st century AD, with the arrival of the Romans, and was then continued by the lesser Cistercians whose abbeys were surrounded by vines. Domaine Belena produces white and red Burgundy wines. Domaine Belena's red wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes.

Chardonnay is the main white grape variety, accompanied by Aligoté. Both are considered members of the Noirien family, as they are descended from Pinot Noir. Aligoté and Chardonnay are in fact crosses between Pinot Noir and Gouais. Chardonnay originated in Burgundy, but is now grown all over the world, while Aligoté remains a Burgundy specialty.

Domaine Belena wines
Burgundy Aligoté Belena - white

Made exclusively from Aligoté grapes, the wine boasts a beautiful white-gold color with worm-like highlights.

This is a light wine with a fruity nose. The palate is fine, fruity and lively, with perfectly balanced mineral notes.

Chablis Belena Les Alouettes - red

Chablis Belena Les Alouettes red wine is made entirely from the Chardonnay grape variety.

The nose is powerful, filled with intense floral flavors. The palate is round, with lemony notes. It remains fresh throughout, finishing with a slightly saline flavor and a few mineral notes.

The other wines offered by Domaine de Belena are :
Henri de Villamont Beaune Épenottes
Henri de Villamont Bourgogne Chardonnay Prestige
Henri de Villamont Bourgogne Pinot Noir Prestige
Henri de Villamont Montagny Premier Cru
Henri de Villamont Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Belles Filles
Henri de Villamont Pouilly Fuissé Les Grumes d'Or
Henri de Villamont Rully