Rully 1er Cru Red "Cloux" 2021 | Wine from Domaine de Villaine

Rully 1er Cru Red "Cloux" 2021 | Wine from Domaine de Villaine

The Domaine de Villaine, located in Bouzeron in the Côte Chalonnaise, continues a centuries-old winemaking tradition. This estate, nestled between Santenay and Mercurey, benefits from an exceptional terroir shaped since the Middle Ages by the monks of Cluny. Specializing in the Aligoté grape variety for the Bouzeron appellation, the estate also cultivates noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir for its Rully reds. With vines planted on hillsides between 270 and 350 meters in altitude, the estate enjoys limestone soils and a warm microclimate, favorable for optimal ripening of the grapes.

The Rully 1er Cru Red "Cloux" 2021 is a wine from a unique terroir located on an East-Southeast facing slope, benefiting from optimal sunshine and a temperate microclimate. This Pinot Noir is characterized by intense fruity aromas in its youth, with notes of cherry, raspberry, and redcurrant, which evolve into more complex aromas over the years.

The uniqueness of this wine lies in the use of whole cluster fermentation up to 80%, giving it a dense structure and remarkable aromatic freshness. It is also distinguished by a slight reduction that fades after aeration, revealing elegant and subtle aromas typical of great Burgundy wines.

• Color: Intense ruby with garnet reflections.
• Nose: Red fruit aromas (cherry, raspberry) with floral notes and a hint of spice.
• Palate: Fresh and fruity attack, followed by a dense and elegant texture. Beautiful acidity balancing the wine, with silky tannins.
• Finish: Long, with notes of undergrowth and a slight minerality.

The Rully 1er Cru "Cloux" 2021 pairs perfectly with game birds like pheasant or partridge, grilled or roasted red meats such as a beef rib or duck breast, as well as aged cheeses like Reblochon, Cantal, or a well-aged Comté.

This wine is recommended to be served at a temperature of 16°C in its youth, and at 18°C after a few years of aging. Its aging potential is estimated between 5 and 10 years, allowing the aromas to develop and gain complexity over time.

• Type of wine: Red wine
• Appellation: Rully 1er Cru
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2021
• Alcohol content: 13%
• Format: 0.75 L
• Country of production: France
• Region of production: Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise
• Estate: Domaine de Villaine

This wine will delight lovers of Burgundian Pinot Noir, with its elegant evolution and complex aromas.