2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window After 2–6 years of aging; the producer also recommends enjoying the 2024 in its youth
Region Rully
Soil Deep, Silty terroir
Orientation At The Foot Of An East-Facing Slope
Vine Age Planted in 1990
Fermentation Vessels Mainly foudres and 3-year-old barrels
Production Details The domaine targets approximately four bunches per vine to obtain optimal maturity. Vinification and lees maturation are mainly in foudres and 3-year-old barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 54–57°F; this range is retained as text rather than converted into a single numeric serving-temperature value.
Tasting Notes Fresh and ethereal nose; crystalline, crunchy palate; finesse, natural elegance, richness and aromatic intensity
Food Pairing Fish, white meat without strongly spiced sauces or seasoning, and mild goat cheeses
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Rully
Orientation At The Foot Of An East-Facing Slope
Vine Age Planted in 1990
Fermentation Vessels Mainly oak foudres
Production Details Mainly vinified and matured in oak foudres. The producer explains that the wine returned as a separate release in 2022 after the frost-affected 2021 fruit had been blended into Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Les Clous Aimé.
Tasting Notes Highly aromatic and energetic nose with ripe-fruit character; mature Chardonnay fruit, skin-derived bitterness and acidity; persistent, elegant and fine palate
Food Pairing Fish, white meat without strongly spiced sauces or seasoning, and mild goat cheeses
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Drink on release or wait 2–3 years
Region Rully
Orientation At The Foot Of An East-Facing Slope
Vine Age Planted in 1990
Tasting Notes Expressive white-fruit nose; ripe Chardonnay-skin character; textured palate alternating roundness and acidity; intense, balanced finish
Food Pairing Fish, white meat without strongly spiced sauces or seasoning, and mild goat cheeses
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2015 Technical Specifications
Region Rully
Fermentation Vessels New-wood foudre for a large proportion of the wine
Production Details A large proportion was raised or vinified in a new-wood foudre, whose wood influence the producer considered fully integrated. The domaine-wide 2015 harvest ran from 5 to 14 September; the report does not assign those dates specifically to Les Saint-Jacques.
Tasting Notes Very rich aromatics, lemony freshness, subtly integrated wood and a persistent, pleasant finish
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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