Belena

The History of Belena Estate

Domaine Belena belongs to the Schenk group, which was born in Rolle, Switzerland, in 1893. When Arnold Schenk, son of the company's founder Charles, inherited the company, his primary goal was to create a wine business that would reach across Europe.

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

In order to invest continuously in new vineyards, the Schenk group decided to explore the Burgundy lands with the acquisition of Domaine Belena.

The Domaine Belena vineyard

The vineyard of Domaine Belena extends mainly on the terroir of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune which goes from Ladoix Serrigny to Santenay. The recognition of the AOC of Hautes Côtes de Beaune took place in 1961.

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

The wine history of Burgundy began as early as the 1st century A.D., 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. The red wine of Domaine Belena is made from the Pinot Noir grape.

Chardonnay is the main white grape variety, it is accompanied by Aligoté. Both are considered as grape varieties belonging to the Noiriens family, as they are descendants of Pinot Noir. The Aligoté and the Chardonnay are indeed the result of the crossing between the Pinot Noir and the Gouais. If Chardonnay is originally from Burgundy, it is now cultivated all over the world, while Aligoté remains a Burgundian specialty.

The wines of Domaine Belena
Burgundy Aligoté Belena - white

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

It is a light wine whose nose exhales fruity flavors. 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.

Its nose is powerful, filled with intense floral flavors. Its mouth is round, crossed by lemony notes. It remains fresh throughout, with a finish that has a slightly saline flavor and some mineral notes.

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