France • Burgundy • Côte Chalonnaise • Rully • Domaine de Villaine • AOC Rully 1er Cru • Vintage 2020

Rully 1er Cru Rabourcé 2020 – Domaine de Villaine

A finely crafted Premier Cru, showcasing the mineral precision and elegance of Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise

Terroir & Winemaking

The Rabourcé climat is one of the most highly regarded Premier Crus of Rully. Set on well-exposed slopes, it is rooted in stony clay-limestone soils that promote excellent drainage and natural tension. This terroir produces wines of precision, structure, and pronounced mineral character, well suited to ageing.

Crafted by the Domaine de Villaine, a family-owned estate farmed according to organic principles, this wine is made exclusively from hand-harvested Chardonnay. Fermentations are carried out with indigenous yeasts, followed by ageing in French oak barrels with restrained use of new wood, allowing purity of fruit and terroir expression to take precedence. The 2020 vintage stands out for its balance, concentration, and freshness.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Refined and precise, revealing aromas of white-fleshed fruits, ripe citrus, white flowers, and subtle chalky notes.

Palate:
Focused and finely etched, with a taut mineral backbone. The texture is elegant and balanced, offering saline nuances and excellent clarity.

Finish:
Long and persistent, fresh and mineral-driven, suggesting strong ageing potential.