CHÂTEAU DE RULLY
RULLY PREMIER CRU
MOLESME 2012
CHÂTEAU DE RULLY
RULLY PREMIER CRU
MOLESME 2012
History
Rully is a communal appellation made up of 23 Premiers Crus climats. White Rullys spread on a 261 ha area - including 68 ha of Premiers Crus - whereas red
Rullys are produced on a 116 ha area of which 28 are Premiers Crus.
Rully was named after a rich roman, Rubilius, who built a villa and founded the village during the roman occupation. It was at first named Rubiliacum and it evolved through the years to become the current Rully.
Grape variety
Vinification and maturing
The grapes are hand harvested then totally de-stemmed to avoid any unwanted herbaceous aromas. The alcoholic fermentation and the maturation are carried out in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks in order to keep the freshness of the grapes. The cap is punched down twice a day during the alcoholic fermentation; it's the guarantee of a gentler extraction of tannins and aromas. The malolactic fermentation was completed at 100% because this phenomenon ensures all the roundness and suppleness of the wine.
The wine aged during 13 months in oak barrels (40% new oak, 60% in 1 to 3 year old oak barrels).
Tasting notes
Colour: Shiny cherry-red
Nose: Aromas of balckcurrant and black cherry mixed with a touch of spices (pepper and cinnamon)
Palate: Elegant and fine wine with fruity aromas and soft tannins. Beautiful candied length.