Rully
Although Rully is located in the Côte Châlonnaise, the terroirs, the history and style of Rully wines make them more similar to Côte de Beaune.
Both red and white wines from Rully are good value for your money. 25 Premiers Crus have reached over the years a very good level.
Rully wine information:
Appellation:
Appellation Rully Controlée
Appellation Rully Premier Cru
Location:
North part of Côte Châlonnaise
Place: Rully, Chagny
Soil:
Limestone
Clay
Size:
320 ha (790 acres)
Production:
2 million bottles
2/3: White - 1/3: Red
Grapes:
White: Chardonnay
Red: Pinot Noir
Type of wines:
Fine dry white wine
Well-structured red wine
Age:
White:2 to 5 years
Red:3 to 5 years
Vintages( recommended) :
White: 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Red: 2003, 2002, 1999
Aromas in Rully:
White:Hazelnut, White flowers
Red:Raspberry, Cherry
Rully and Food:
White:Grilled Fish, Shells
Red:Red meat
Rully and Cheese:
White wine:Beaufort, Comté, Emmental
