RULLY
SAINT-JACQUES 2024
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 19, 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 : 2024
The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.
Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.
The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.
Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.
