Domaine A. & P. de Villaine Rully Les Saint Jacques 2018

Drink it now or cellar for up to 8 years. No need to decant.

Aubert de Villaine, the man at the head of the Romanée-Conti estate, bought the Domaine A. & P. de Villaine in Bouzeron in 1971, with his wife Pamela. After being the formidable ambassador for the classification of the Burgundian climates as a world heritage site, he decided to apply here the same methods used at the Romanée-Conti estate: vines are grown in biodynamics, organic certification, natural vinification, grapes picked and sorted by hand. Pierre de Benoist, his nephew, gradually took over the Villaine estate. This is in a much more intimate setting than that in the Côte de Nuits and the estate produces superb wines in both colors. Whether they come from Mercurey, Rully, or Bouzeron, the wines have become among the most beautiful of the Côte Chalonnaise.

The plot of Chardonnay that gives this Rully is located just below the famous Clos de Saint Jacques, a renowned Premier Cru of the appellation. Planted in 1990, the vines are exposed to the east, at the foot of the hill on a terroir dominated by limestone, and have moderate yields.

This wine shows a very elegant nose made of beautiful floral notes and delicate citrus aromas. It is harmonious and powerful, tense but nevertheless warm. It has excellent acidity and a very refreshing saline finish. Have it as an aperitif, with fish, white meats, or mild cheeses.