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CHÂTEAU DE RULLY
RULLY 2011

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RULLY

CHÂTEAU DE RULLY
RULLY 2011

 Château de Rully
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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

We harvest the grapes both by hand and machine. Using harvesting machines has an advantage: it allows a pre-fermentation maceration of the grapes by extracting the aromatic substances they contain. Then, the grapes are pressed in the bladder press: squeezed from the inside of the press, they receive an equal amount of pressure, ensuring the best quality of juice with a minimal exposure to oxygen. 
After racking the wine, the fermentation and ageing processes take place partly in oak barrels, parlty in vats. We use a proportion of 10% new oak barrels and 35% of 1-3 years-old barrels. Through regular stirring, the contact with the oak and lees will give the wine its roundness and woody side.
The remaining 55% is aged in stainless-steel vats, to preserve the freshness of the wine.

Tasting notes

Colour: pale yellow
Nose: toasted, grilled aromas, with citrus notes, fresh honey and acacia
Palate: warm wine, with spicy, mineral and toasted flavors. Long length

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

12-14° C

Vintage : 2011

Very particular conditions were experienced with the 2011 vintage year which led to very early harvesting. With these conditions, it is often said that such a year is a year of the winemaker. Springtime was particularly dry and warm giving early signs of potentially promising quality. Rainfall in July helped rebuild the water levels in the soil and brought a new fresh lease of life to the vine. Stormy conditions in August, very unpredictable, led to growers carefully giving extra care and vigilance to their vines. Abundant sunshine and low rainfall levels in September rewarded the growers' patience. Strict sorting of grapes was required both in the vineyard and at the winery. Only the very best grapes were vinified.

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