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CHATEAU DE RULLY RULLY 2015

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History

Antonin Rodet runs the vineyard of this ancient fortified Château dating back to the 12th Century, symbol of the village of Rully, and property of the same family since its origins. 12 hectares, of which one third are Premiers Crus, producing about 80% white wines.

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

100% Chardonnay

Vinification and maturing

Pneumatic pressing followed by cold settling for 24 hours maximum in order to remove impurities. The alcoholic fermentation starts in vats, then barreling before ageing on the lees for 9 months. Occasional stirring (twice a month) until the malolactic fermentation. The malolactic fermentation was finished in February 2015.

Partial ageing in oak barrels with 15% new oak.

Tasting notes

Colour: golden yellow.
Nose: blend of honey, toasted flowers.
Palate: a supple and rich wine. Floral attack with acacia and honey aromas.

Wine and food pairing

This wine will be perfect paired with charcuterie platters (ham or pâtés) or sea food (scallop-shells, salmon). It can also be drunk with hot first courses, such as quiches and pies, or with dry cheeses (goat’s cheese for instance).

Ageing potential

5 years

Serving temperature

Serve ideally between 12° and 14° C / 54° and 57°F

Vintage : 2015

The 2015 vintage was almost perfect; the harvested grapes were very ripe and healthy. After a fairly mild Winter and Spring, we experienced an exceptional, lengthy heatwave towards the end of June. As such the vineyard work in July was limited. Some vine-leaves in certain early-growth vineyards or vineyards planted on shallow soil experienced some sunburn. There was a storm in early August which had various effects on the Burgundy vineyard. As it happens, it was very welcome as it allowed the vine to continue its natural maturity process, as excessive heat can block this. Climatic conditions remained ideal in the build-up to the harvest and allowed the vineyards to retain their impeccable healthy state while gaining full ripeness.

The harvest at the Chateau de Mercey and Chateau de Rully took place under sunshine from the 2nd to the 19th September. Very little sorting was required as the grape quality was so good. The yields were inferior to 2014 but remained fairly average considering the last decade. Maceration of the red wines lasted between 15 and 21 days - this depended on our desire to work on the fruit and structure of the wine, bearing in mind the age and the potential of each vineyard. After a static cold « débourbage » (settling) lasting 24 hours, our white wines started their alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats before being transferred to barrel. Natural degrees are satisfactory; the grapes show a fine sugar / acidity balance.

The 2015 vintage is an undoubted success and will result in wines of great richness.