Wines Rully Domaine Belleville - Premier Cru Rabourcé - 2019

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Domaine Belleville’s Rully Premier Cru Rabourcé 2019 is a fine expression of Chardonnay from one of the most respected appellations in the Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy. As a Premier Cru, the grapes for this wine come from the esteemed Rabourcé vineyard, known for its superior terroir. The 2019 vintage experienced a warm growing season, leading to wines of balance and ripeness, yet retaining hallmark freshness. After careful hand-harvesting, the wine is typically vinified with a gentle press and fermented in oak barrels, a portion of which are often new, lending a subtle complexity without overwhelming the inherent fruit character. Expect aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and delicate hazelnut, interwoven with hints of butter and a touch of minerality—hallmarks of the Rully terroir.

Rully sits in the Côte Chalonnaise, a region bridging the famed Côte de Beaune to the north and the Mâconnais to the south. The climate here is semi-continental, a little warmer than the Côte d’Or, providing excellent conditions for Chardonnay to express both richness and vibrancy. The soils are predominantly limestone and marl with patches of clay, giving the wines both structure and a distinct mineral edge. Rully has a long tradition of winemaking, with a reputation built on producing whites that offer both approachability and depth, and its Premier Cru sites, such as Rabourcé, are especially prized.

This Rully Premier Cru pairs beautifully with classic Burgundian dishes such as chicken in a creamy morel mushroom sauce or a fine escalope of veal. Its minerality and fresh acidity also suit seafood, particularly scallops or grilled turbot, as well as creamy goat’s cheese from the region. For a lighter match, try it with a warm asparagus salad or oven-roasted poultry.

To best appreciate its aromatic complexity and balanced palate, serve this wine cooled but not too cold—around 11-13°C will reveal its finesse. Carafe it briefly if opened young to release its nuanced bouquet, and enjoy it over the next five to seven years while its fruit and freshness are at their peak.