Rully Les Saint Jacques 2024, Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

Rully Les Saint Jacques 2024, Domaine A. et P. de Villaine is the domaine's white Rully, from the named vineyard plot Les Saint-Jacques, in the commune of Rully, in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise.

Rully is the flagship appellation for the whites of the Côte Chalonnaise, on limestone and marl soils that recall those of the neighbouring Côte de Beaune. Here the domaine makes a precise village wine, vinified with the same restraint as its crus: gentle pressing, slow fermentation, ageing in old barrels and bottling without excessive handling.

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 Les Saint Jacques
• Domaine: Domaine A. et P. de Villaine, in Bouzeron
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100 %
• Vintage: 2024
• Colour: White wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Pale gold with silvery reflections
• Nose: Lemon, hawthorn, fresh almond, a touch of flint
• Palate: Straight and fresh, medium bodied, saline finish

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Rully Les Saint Jacques at 11 to 13 °C. Its cellaring potential is three to six years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Warm oysters, pike perch with beurre blanc, fish terrine, aged goat cheeses.

Find out more

Read Chardonnay from Burgundy, why white Burgundy is so highly regarded and understanding the appellations of Burgundy. 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

Is Rully more a white or a red?

Both, but the appellation has built its reputation on its whites, which today account for the majority of production.

What is the difference with a Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise?

Rully is a village appellation, so one step above. The plots are better situated and the yields more tightly controlled.

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.