Rully Drouhin
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Description: | Grape Variety : Chardonnay. \n. \nVineyard. \nSite: at the gates of the Côte d'Or, a few kilometers south of Santenay; this appellation is part of the Region of Mercurey. \nHistory & tradition: the village of Rully is ancient; the land may have been cleared first by a Roman whose name was Rubilius. \nSoil: secondary age limestone layers, in the continuation of Mercurey. \nArea of the Drouhin Domaine: 1,2ha. (3 acres). \n. \nViticulture. \nBiological cultivation since 1990; biodynamic cultivation a few years later. \nVine stocks: \"sélection massale\" done in our own nursery (propagating new vine stocks from a number of selected vines) but also from clones of recognized quality. \nSoil maintenance: manure, white wood, sometimes guano (seabird manure used as fertilizer). Soil is ploughed either by tractor or by horses in order to prevent spreading of weeds. \nTreatment: only authorized products for biological cultivation are used - infusions and macerations of plant materials, sulfur and copper, powdered rock. Natural predators are not eliminated. \nPlantation density: from 10,000 to 12,500 stocks/ha in order to extract as much as possible from the terroir and limit the production of each vine stock. \nPruning: Guyot. \nYield: we aim for a lower yield, such as it existed before the new law. This yield is therefore the present maximum yield minus 20%. \n. \nVinification. \nSupply: grapes and must are purchased from vineyard owners who are trusted supply partners. \nHarvesting: by hand, in small open crates in order to preserve the integrity of the fruit. \nSorting: if necessary, the grapes are sorted twice : once when being picked, the second time on the sorting table at the winery. \nPressing: very slow so as to respect fruit. Juices from the very last pressings are not retained. \nThe wine goes directly into barrels after \"débourbage\" (decanting of white wine to reduce sediment). \n. \nAgeing. \nType: in barrels (20% in new oak). \nLength: 6 to 8 months. \nOrigin of the wood: French oak forests. \nWeathering of the wood: Joseph Drouhin insists on total control of the weathering for a period of 3 years, one of the contributing elements to the elegance of the wine. \n. \nThroughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation. The data obtained is then completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage. \n. \nTasting note by Véronique Boss-Drouhin. \n\"A wine full of charm! The colour is a beautiful white gold, with a ravishing purity and brilliance. The aromas are fresh and fruity, with nuances of broom shrub (genêt), almond and delicious preserved citrus notes. On the palate, it is fresh and elegant. A long and delicious aftertaste makes for a lasting impression\". \n. \nVintage. \n2014 is a seductive vintage, quite similar to 2012 and 2010. In Chablis the wines are somewhat chiselled whereas in Côte de Beaune they offer more richness. They are now evolving slowly. \n. \n. \nServing. \nTemperature: 13°C (55°C). \nCellaring: 2 to 5 years. Region Description. (shar dohn nay)—This noble grape's reputation was established in France, particularly in the Burgundy region, and the highly prized Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Mâcon, Mersault, and Pouilly-Fuissé are imitated by winemakers around the world. Generally an oaked wine (whether from expensive oak barrels or a quick soak in oak chips), its fruity aromas and flavors range from apple in the cooler regions to tropical fruits such a pineapple in the warmer regions. It can also display subtle earthy aromas, such as mushroom or minerals. It has a medium to high acidity and is generally full-bodied. Classical Chardonnay wines are dry. Chardonnay is also an important grape in the Champagne district where it's picked before fully ripe and while it still has high acid and understated fruit flavors—the perfect combination for champagne. California has adopted this grape with a fervor and there are some 200 wineries producing Chardonnay wines in other parts of the United States. Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, and new vineyards are being planted in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa. |
| Price: | $ 29.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
| Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
| Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
| Fax: | 612-342-2440 |
First added to 1000 Corks on April 15, 2022.
