RULLY PREMIER CRU
PRÉAUX 2023
Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir. The king grape variety of Red Burgundies.
Tasting notes
Colour: Beautiful, brilliant ruby red colour.
Nose: Peppery, floral aromas and marked notes of blackcurrant
Palate: A wine full of finesse and freshness. The attack is floral, powerful with, again, very present aromas of spices and blackcurrant.
Food and wine pairing
This wine will be the perfect companion to cooked meat, white and red meats such as a rack of lamb, pork tenderloin, entrecote steak, or a plate of French cheeses.
Serving suggestions
Serve ideally between 15°C and 16°C (59-61 °F).
Ageing potential
Already very pleasant, this wine can be kept for up to 5 or 6 years after its vintage, in the cellar.
Origin
Grapes were handpicked and carefully sorted, then carried in 16 kg boxes to protect them from crush and compaction.
After being sorted again on the table at their arrival at the winery, the grapes were placed in vats for maceration during 14 to 16 days. Then a cold pre-fermentation stage came for 24 hours and the start of the vinification for around 10 to 14 days.
The vinification continued in thermo-regulated concrete vats with daily pumping over and very few pigeages (cap punching placed at the beginning of fermentation).
Then, the wine was aged for 8 months in oak barrels with 25% new oak.
Light filtration before bottling.In the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, in Burgundy, Rully is a village appellation including 23 climates classified as Premier Cru.
The whites extend over 246 Hectares (68 Ha in Premier Cru) and the reds 121 Ha (28 Ha in Premier Cru).
"Preaux" could be originated from the word "pria" which means "field with watering hole" ("pré avec un point d'eau").
Terroir
- Vineyard area : 1,50 ha (2.50 acres)
- Vines age : 53 ans
- Soil : Stony, limestone brown soil.
Vintage : 2023
The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.
The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.
The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.
In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.
