Rully Les Villeranges
The vintage
The climatic conditions were very mixed in 2016. The harvests took place later than usual in order to allow the grapes to reach their optimum ripeness levels. Our wines present fruity aromas. The wines are smooth and fleshy. This promises to be a very distinctive vintage.
Appellation
descriptionIntroduction
The village of Rully has been inhabited since Ancient times and its wines have long enjoyed a reputation for excellence. In 1629, King Louis XIII received a gift of 22 barrels of wine from Rully when travelling through Chalon-sur-Saône. The white wine from Rully is now one of the Côte Chalonnaise's most iconic wines.
Exposition
South-East
Soil
Clay-limestone
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Characteristics of our plot
Surface area
0 ha 37 a 59 ca - [0,93 Acres]
Characteristics of our plot
Years the vines were planted
1982, 2014
Winemaking
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The proportion of de-stemmed grapes and whole clusters varies depending on the vintage. The wines are pumped over twice daily in order to extract colour, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 15 to 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is run off using a gravity system whilst the marc is pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine. The wines are aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (10% of which are new oak) which have been selected for their fine grain and moderate toast. The wines are left to age in our cellars at consistent, natural hygrometry and temperature.
Tasting
Tasting
Dark ruby in colour with deep purple tinges. The nose discloses aromas of fresh red fruits and spice combined with a touch of oak. The palate opens up with a smooth attack and ripe fruit aromas. A very well-balanced wine with delicate tannins and the typically elegant aromas of the Pinot Noir varietal.
Serve with
Grilled meats, quail with grapes, hard cheeses
Serve at
14°C to 16°C
Cellaring Potential
2 to 6 years
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