2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Drink now for the fruit's elegant restraint or after further ageing; the producer says the wine can retain finesse and elegance beyond ten years.
Classification Rully Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Gresigny
Soil A limestone vein shared with nearby margotés
Production Details The vineyard is situated in the south-western part of the Rully appellation and its vines were around 80 years old.
Tasting Notes Shy nose; ethereal peach and apricot; fruit-pit character; full; sapid; fine; elegant
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Producer guidance: taste after two or three years for its fruit, or after five years to reveal more of the terroir.
Classification Rully Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Gresigny
Production Details The vineyard lies in the south-western part of the Rully appellation and had vines more than 80 years old with deep rooting. Vinification and maturation used barrels and demi-muids, producing only a subtle oak influence.
Tasting Notes Initially compact; pure and precise; subtle oak; elegant; full; harmonious; powerful; deep; long; fresh; very saline; slight bitterness
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2020 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window The vintage sheet says to drink between two and five years; the producer shop separately lists a ten-year cellaring potential.
Classification Rully Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Gresigny
Production Details The vineyard was situated in the south-western part of the Rully appellation and its vines were around 80 years old. The producer shop recommends serving this release at 12–14°C; the range is retained here rather than converted into a single serving_temp_c value.
Tasting Notes Concentrated citrus and white-flower aromas; fresh; elegant; racy; rich; balanced; bitter; saline; aromatic finish
Food Pairing Fish in sauce; shellfish; white meats; hard cheeses
2019 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Producer guidance: wait two or three years to experience the fruit, or five years to perceive more of the terroir.
Classification Rully Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Gresigny
Vine Age 80
Production Details In its discussion of the 2019 Rully Premier Cru whites, the producer warns that tartrate crystals may occur in bottle and relates this natural precipitation to the vintage's high alcohol and high pH. No numerical alcohol or pH measurement is supplied for Grésigny.
Tasting Notes Flinty minerality; shy on opening; fresh, rich and ripe; acacia blossom; citrus; subtle oak; stony and smoky; elegant; concentrated; powerful; deep; long; fresh; very saline; bitter lemon
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2018 Technical Specifications
Classification Rully Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Gresigny
Soil Calcareous terroir with clay rock
Tasting Notes White-fleshed fruit; white flowers; elegant; mineral; appetizing; generous; concentrated fruit; mineral freshness; broad, generous and savory finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Drink now or over the following eight to ten years.
Classification Rully Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Gresigny
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Barrels previously used for one to three wines and one new demi-muid
Production Details Vinified and matured for 18 months in barrels previously used for one to three wines and one new demi-muid; the producer described the release as still showing an oak expression.
Tasting Notes Pure; ripe; oaky; fine; elegant; deep; harmonious; white flowers; pear; white peach; mineral freshness; saline finish
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2016 Technical Specifications
Classification Rully Premier Cru (1er Cru)
Region Gresigny
Vine Age 80
Certifications FR-BIO-010
Tasting Notes Fine; concentrated; complex; white flowers; linden blossom; ripe fleshy white fruit; full; fresh; taut; rounded; smooth; saline finish
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | CHF 897.23Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
2, rue de la Fontaine, 71150 Bouzeron, France
Phone
+33 3 85 91 20 50
Email
Owner
Aubert de Villaine &
Pamela de Villaine
Pamela de Villaine
Cellarmaster
Pierre de Benoist