Rully Rouge 2019 Joseph Drouhin 75 cl

Description

History

Domaine Drouhin is today the largest and most extensive estate in all of Burgundy and can count on 80 hectares of land divided as follows: 38 hectares in Chablis, 38.5 hectares in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, 3.5 hectares in Côte Chalonnaise. Within these, most are vineyards classified as Premier and Grand Crus, all planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The “domaine” was expertly built over the years by one of the most important families in the French wine scene, thanks to targeted purchases and agreements between local families; some vineyards are counted among the most famous in Burgundy such as Clos des Mouches, Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche, Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne and others. Since the 2008 vintage, the name Vaudon has been associated with Joseph Drouhin for all his Chablis wines as a sign of the historical link with the territory.

Grapes used

Pinot Noir 100%

Production method

The pinot noir grapes used for the production of this wine come for the vast majority from the Drouhin domaine of Rully, a village located just below Santenay (which sanctions the southern end of the Cote d’Oro and Cote de Beaune). The agricultural techniques used are organic farming techniques from 1990, converted a few years later to biodynamic. The soils are mainly calcareous, the vineyards are ancient, as is the village of Rully. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo a soft pressing, after which the vinification process with fermentation on the skins lasts for 2/3 weeks thanks to indigenous yeasts with frequent submersion of the cap (usually once a day). Aging takes place in barriques (10% new barriques) and lasts for 12-15 months, during which the wine is frequently checked so that the elegance and expression of the territory are as always at the highest levels.

Alcohol content

12.5%

Tasting notes

At sight the wine has an intense ruby red color, with a garnet edge. On the nose notes of small red fruits such as red currants, blueberries and berries, with violet flowers, balsamic and minerality, with notes of tobacco and damp undergrowth. In the mouth the wine is refined, soft and velvety, with a good body. The tannins are very elegant and silky, with a fresh final acidity and pleasant notes of spice. The notes and flavors are those of a great Burgundy red. Pinot noir Rully is a Village pinot noir that already knows how to offer flavors and elegance worthy of the most acclaimed Burgundy in the glass.

Possible combinations

In excellent combination with savory first courses, for example with forest mushrooms or truffles, or with savory main courses of white meat. Also perfect with medium-aged or savory cheeses.