Rully 1er Cru Margotés 2023, Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

Rully 1er Cru Margotés 2023, Domaine A. et P. de Villaine is a white Rully Premier Cru from the named vineyard plot Les Margotés, one of the most highly regarded premiers crus of the appellation for white wines.

Les Margotés occupies a mid slope position on shallow limestone soils, which give the Chardonnay a particular tension. It is one of the tightest crus of the domaine at bottling, and one of those that gain the most from waiting. The ageing stays discreet, in barrels that are very largely old.

The domaine was founded in 1971 at Bouzeron by Aubert and Pamela de Villaine. Aubert de Villaine co-managed the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti from 1974 to 2022, and applied here, in the Côte Chalonnaise, the same demanding standards as at Vosne-Romanée. The vineyard, of around twenty hectares, has been farmed under certified organic agriculture since the late 1990s, one of the first conversions in Burgundy. Pierre de Benoist, Aubert's nephew, is in charge of technical management.

Key points

• Origin: France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise
• Appellation: Rully 1er Cru Margotés
• Domaine: Domaine A. et P. de Villaine, in Bouzeron
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: White wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Bright pale gold
• Nose: Candied citrus, white flowers, hazelnut, marked chalky minerality
• Palate: Chiselled, taut, with a substance that unfolds in the mid palate and a long saline finish

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Rully 1er Cru Margotés at 12 to 13 °C. Its cellaring potential is five to twelve years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Lobster, roast turbot, Bresse poultry in cream sauce, long aged comté.

Find out more

Read the difference between Grand Cru and Premier Cru, choosing a Chardonnay for cellaring and why white Burgundy is so highly regarded. Find all the cuvées of the domaine in our Domaine A. et P. de Villaine collection, and our whole Burgundy selection in the Burgundy collection or among our white wines.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Premier Cru in Burgundy?

It is a delimited named vineyard plot, situated on the best parcels of a commune, whose name appears on the label next to that of the village. It sits between the village appellation and the Grand Cru.

Should it be decanted?

It is not essential, but twenty minutes in a decanter does a young vintage good.

Who is Domaine A. et P. de Villaine?

It is the domaine founded in 1971 at Bouzeron, in the Côte Chalonnaise, by Aubert de Villaine, for many years co-manager of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and his wife Pamela. It has become the benchmark of the Bouzeron appellation and one of the most respected estates of the Côte Chalonnaise.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France on purchases from 300 €. Each bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked shipping.