RULLY
SAINT-JACQUES 2023
Grape Variety
Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
Colour: a bright golden yellow colour.
Bouquet: aromas of white and yellow fruits such as pear and pineapple, alongside violet notes, interwoven with delicate oak nuances.
Palate: a broad and generous wine, supported by a distinct mineral backbone and well-integrated oak.
Food and wine pairing
Very pleasant on its own, as an aperitif, it will also go well with white meats and fish in sauce. Also to be discovered with spicy cuisine or cheese.
Serving suggestions
Serve ideally at around 14° C. (57°F).
Ageing potential
It will easily age for 5 years in the cellar, in good conditions.
Origin
The Rully appellation is a village appellation with 23 climats classified as Premiers Crus (i.e. 30% of the vineyard area). 246 ha are devoted to white wines (including 69 ha of Premiers Crus) and 121 ha to reds (28 ha of Premiers Crus).
Domaine de la Bressande stretches across the villages of Mercurey and Rully, with 9.20 hectares in Rully Village and Rully Premier Cru.
The “Saint-Jacques” parcel covers 1.5 hectares under the Rully Village appellation, and its name is thought to come from an old pilgrimage route used by those travelling to Compostela.
Terroir
- Vineyard area: 1,5 ha
- Vines age: 30 years
- Soil: Silty-calcereous
Vinification and maturing
Harvested on September 4, the grapes for our Rully Blanc “Saint-Jacques” were immediately pressed upon arrival at the winery, followed by 16 to 24 hours of cold settling to remove coarse lees (solid particles from skins, stems, and other impurities that settle by sedimentation).
Alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring precise temperature control and a homogeneous cuvée before transfer to barrel at the end of fermentation.
The wine was then aged on fine lees for 8 months in barrels (25% new oak), with occasional bâtonnage (approximately twice a month) until malolactic fermentation, in order to develop aromatic complexity while preserving fruit purity and protecting the wine against oxidation (barrel staves and bung hole) as well as reduction (build-up of sulphur compounds at the bottom of the barrel or tank), by keeping the fine lees in suspension.
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.
Awards
CONCOURS DES BURGONDIA - Gold medal - April 2025
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION - 93 pts - Silver Medal - May 2025
