Rully

RegionCôte Chalonnaise
VillageRully
AppellationRully
Grape varietyChardonnay

The Vine

Average vine age 30 years
SoilClay and limestone
Average yield45 hl/ha
HarvestMechanical

Wine tips

Cellaring Potential2-3 years
Serving temperature 11-13°

Description

Rully is the first village in the Côte Chalonnaise as you move south out of Côte-d'Or. The quality of its white wines lies in the conjunction of marl-limestone soils and a slightly higher altitude than in Côte de Beaune, ranging from 230 to 300 meters. The Chardonnay combines exquisite freshness with beautiful generosity.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation
Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing
8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats

Wine tasting

Tasting Note
Of a beautiful pale yellow colour, the Rully Blanc 2016 offers an intense nose. It exhibits yellow fruits and almonds flavours to end with a saline and mineral notes.
Food Pairing
Asparagus - rabbit terrine - trout with almonds - goat cheese

Press review

Rully Blanc 2021 - Burghound - June 2023 - 87-90/100
Cool and airy aromas include those of mostly white orchard fruit and a variety of citrus influences. Here too there is very good volume to the caressing but punchy middleweight flavors that deliver reasonable depth and persistence on the citrusy and dry finale. 2026+
Rully blanc 2022 - James Suckling - 91/100
Very citric and flinty, this Rully makes a bold statement on the firmly structured, medium- to full-bodied palate. Not a charmer, but ample earthy depth and a very crisp, firm finish. Drink or hold. (Stuart Pigott, June 2024)
Rully 2022 - Wine Spectator - 90/100
A generous white, offering peach, honey and apple flavors, with a hint of citrus. Round and gentle, with light spice accents gracing the finish,
this is fresh, fruity and ready to enjoy. Drink now through 2027. (USA, April 2024)
Rully blanc 2020 - James Suckling - September 2022 - USA - 90/100
A very good introduction to this underrated appellation in the Cotes Chalonnais, this has a lovely interplay of creaminess, discreet lemony fruit, a touch of honeycomb character and stony minerality. Slightly austere at the finish. Drink now.
Rully blanc 2019 - 93 pts - James Suckling - July 2021
Ripe, suave and silky, but with a very good backbone of minerals and bright acidity. For this appellation, this has very good concentration. Delicate flint and chalky character on the nose, but this is just beginning to open up. Long, clean and mineral finish. Drink or hold.
Rully Blanc 2008 - Wine Spectator - 2011 - 85/100Round and weighty, with vanilla-shaded apple and lemon flavors. This is balanced on the alcoholic side, with some heat on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 2,000 cases made.