Rully Premier Cru by Domaines Devillard

Structure

Bodyfull

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral

Palate: lemon, green apple, hazelnut, saline

A crisp Cote Chalonnaise premier cru white with citrus, orchard fruit and a fresh, mineral finish.

What it pairs with

Salade lyonnaise Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.
Cervelle de canut Find cervelle de canut on TableJourney →
The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.

How to serve Rully Premier Cru

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Salade lyonnaise, Cervelle de canut, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A Rully premier cru in the Devillard Cote Chalonnaise range.

1934: Estate established

Facts

Producer: Domaines Devillard · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)
Classification: Premier Cru (Rully, AOC)
Oak: Around 12 months in French oak, part new
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 25 to 45 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Rully Premier Cru

What does Rully Premier Cru taste like?

On the nose, citrus, white flower, apple, mineral. On the palate, lemon, green apple, hazelnut, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A crisp Cote Chalonnaise premier cru white with citrus, orchard fruit and a fresh, mineral finish.

When should I drink Rully Premier Cru?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Rully Premier Cru?

Salade lyonnaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cervelle de canut and Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.

What grapes are in Rully Premier Cru?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Rully, AOC).

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