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    Domaine Protheau Rully 1er Cru "Les Grésigny"

    2019
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    History

    The Protheau family, originally from the Côte Chalonnaise, have been cultivating vines from father to son since 1720.

    Rully 1er Cru "Les Grésigny"

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    The village of Rully is situated in the Côtes Châlonnaise North West of Chalon-sur-Saône. The Climat "Les Grésigny" is located South of the village.

    Soil

    A subsoil of clay and limestone is covered by a very stony top soil.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out in oak barrels, 30% new oak. The wine is aged for 10 months in oak barrels with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity.

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    Rully 1er Cru "Les Grésigny"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Pale gold in colour.

    Nose

    A nose of citrus (grapefruit) and hazelnuts.

    Palate

    Silky, mineral and full of voluptuousness, this Rully Premier Cru has a very nice balance and a fresh finish, on exotic fruits.

    Recommendations

    Poultry in a beautiful creamy sauce.

    Serving

    10-12°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 4 years.

    2019

    Capricious Spring and Hot Summer

    The 2019 vintage in the Côte Chalonnaise was marked by a cool and wet spring, followed by a hot and dry summer. After early budbreak in late March thanks to mild winter temperatures, a cold snap and abundant rains in April and May significantly slowed the vegetative cycle, delaying flowering by about two to three weeks.

    The summer was very hot and dry, with several heatwaves exceeding 35°C, causing water stress for the vines, concentrating the grapes but limiting yields. The harvest began around September 16-17 in early sectors, ending in late September with volumes generally in the average.

    Red Wines

    Despite this atypical vintage, the 2019 red wines from the Côte Chalonnaise offer beautiful concentration, with silky and elegant tannins. Their deep ruby robe suggests great aromatic richness on ripe black fruits and sweet spices. With good acidity bringing freshness and tension, these wines combine structure, complexity, and balance, with promising aging potential due to their concentration and good phenolic maturity.


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