Maison Roche de Bellene is a distinguished négociant and winery based in Beaune, the heart of the Burgundy wine region in France. It was established in 2009 by Nicolas Potel, a well-respected figure in the Burgundian wine community. Nicolas comes from a winemaking family and brings a wealth of experience and a deep respect for the traditions of Burgundy to his enterprise.

Maison Roche de Bellene focuses on producing wines from carefully selected grapes sourced from various esteemed vineyards across Burgundy. The Maison is known for its commitment to quality and its emphasis on expressing the unique characteristics of each vineyard's terroir. This commitment is evident in their meticulous selection process for grapes and the traditional winemaking methods they employ.

The portfolio of Maison Roche de Bellene includes a wide range of Burgundy wines, from regional appellations to prestigious Grand Crus. Nicolas Potel is particularly noted for his ability to craft wines that reflect the nuances of each vintage, maintaining a natural balance and purity of flavor. The wines are typically marked by their elegance, complexity, and longevity.

Additionally, Maison Roche de Bellene has a unique collection known as the "Collection Bellenum." These are rare older vintages that Nicolas Potel has acquired from various cellars around Burgundy, which he reconditions and bottles under this special label. This initiative has been praised for offering wine enthusiasts the opportunity to experience mature Burgundy wines that are not often available in the market.

Overall, Maison Roche de Bellene is celebrated for blending traditional Burgundian craftsmanship with a modern approach to wine selection and aging, creating wines that are both expressive of their origins and appealing to contemporary palates.

Montrachet is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for white wine made of Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy. It straddles the border between the two communes of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet and produces what many consider to be the greatest dry white wine in the world. It is surrounded by four other Grand Cru vineyards all having "Montrachet" as part of their names.

Montrachet itself is generally considered superior to its four Grand Cru neighbours, and this is reflected in its higher price. Montrachet is located in the south of the Côte de Beaune, which is the southern half of the Côte d'Or, which in turn is the most important of the several wine producing subregions of Burgundy.

The Montrachet vineyard is almost equally divided between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. Both of these appellations have, as is customary, appended the name of their most famous vineyard (in this case a shared one) to the name of their main village. The wine from the Chassagne side is usually known as Le Montrachet while the wine from the Puligny side is known as Montrachet.