100% Chardonnay.
Colour: nice gold yellow color with emerald reflections.
Bouquet: very nice aromas of citrus and white flowers, with mineral notes and a very fine wood.
Palate: round attack, the wine is well balanced and offers a palette of flavors (citrus, mineral, toasted breads, butter). A nice length and a lot of freshness.
Serve on its own, as an aperitif with light starters. Will also be a great companion to all seafood, terrines and fine fish.
This wine reveals the best aromas and flavors when it is served at 14°C. (57°F.).
It can be consumed now or laid down in a cellar for the next 3 years.
This appellation of the "Côte Chalonnaise", in the South of Burgundy, sometimes resembles the wines of the Côte de Beaune, both on red wines and on white wines. The Rully vineyard is located not far from the magnificent vineyards of Puligny Montrachet and Meursault to the north, Mercurey and Givry to the south. The vineyard of Rully is very old, it was developed by the Dukes of Burgundy. Its vineyard extends over hills of more than 200 meters of altitude overlooking the Saône plain.
Rully benefits from 23 climates ranked in first cru, the climates favorable to the red wines are those located on the lowest hillsides. Among the most renowned climates are the Clos Saint Jacques, Chapel, Champs Cloux, La Pucelle, Grésigny...
The grapes were harvested by hand and the pressing was followed by a cold settling of 12 hours at 8°C. (46°F.).
Then the juice was put in tank and in barrels for a part (including 15% new oak) for both fermentation alcoholic and malolactic before a aged 10 months ageing on fine lees.
2019 was an unusual and contrasting year for Burgundy's vineyards. The weather conditions were varied, with a mild winter and variable rainfall, followed by severe frosts in April which had an impact on yields, particularly in the Mâconnais. Heat and drought then set in, but some rainfall in August enabled the vines to continue to develop, although the progress of the vegetative cycle varied from plot to plot.
Yields in 2019 are below those of an average year, due to the difficult weather conditions, particularly the spring frosts and summer drought. However, the vines held up well overall, despite some scorching at the end of the season on young plants.
Harvesting began on 30 August for the crémants, followed by a week for the still wines, and lasted until mid-October. The unusually long harvest was due to the excellent health of the grapes and the favourable weather conditions. The winemakers adjusted their harvest according to the ripeness of the grapes, analysing each plot individually.
The 2019 vintage is characterised by great freshness and deliciousness, despite the hot, dry weather. The wines have lovely aromatic complexity and a balanced tannic structure, with good ageing potential. The professionals are enthusiastic about the quality of this vintage, which should delight lovers of Burgundy wines.
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