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

Rully 1er Cru Cloux 2023, Domaine A. et P. de Villaine is a red Rully Premier Cru from the climat Les Cloux, neighbour of Champs Cloux, on the best slopes of the appellation.

Les Cloux gives Pinot Noir of great elegance, on limestone soils that bring freshness and a saline finish. As across the whole range, the domaine favours infusion over extraction and ageing in old barrels, for a wine of texture rather than of power.

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 Cloux
• Domaine: Domaine A. et P. de Villaine, in Bouzeron
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Pale and vivid ruby
• Nose: Morello cherry, raspberry, rose, white pepper
• Palate: Elegant and fresh, fine tannins, persistent finish on fruit and stone

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Rully 1er Cru Cloux at 15 to 16 °C. Its cellaring potential is six to fifteen years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Free-range poultry, veal, rabbit with herbs, washed-rind cheeses.

Find out more

Read the difference between Grand Cru and Premier Cru, the Pinot Noir grape variety and understanding the Bourgogne appellations. 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 red wines.

Frequently asked questions

Les Cloux or Champs Cloux?

Two neighbouring climats and two close styles. Champs Cloux is slightly more structured, Les Cloux a little more airy.

How long can I keep it?

Six to fifteen years depending on the vintage. It is already pleasant young, but takes on an extra dimension after five or six years.

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.