The great 1er Cru Rabourcé from Domaine de Villaine is one of the most remarkable vineyard sites, amphitheater-shaped with a south to southeast exposure, and among the first Premier Cru vineyards recognized in Rully. It is the warmest vineyard of the estate, with white clay soils. The small holding is divided into three separate parcels, and thanks to...
Domaine de Villaine produces a range of distinctive wines from Premier Cru vineyards in Rully. In Montpalais, you will find perhaps the most dramatically expressive balance between ripe fruit and freshness. Highly attractive on the nose, it shows broad aromatic range with almost exotic fruit notes and beautifully integrated hints of oak. The wine is...
Such a nose defines the Old World; it recalls some great aged Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Emidio Pepe, with a slightly aggressive initial impression that ultimately transforms into something soft. Like a wild hand that, over time, has learned to caress. Tremendous energy and a complex character, where primary and especially tertiary aromas such as...
Concentration, power, and a full-bodied character with intensity that more closely resembles a red wine. The Assyrtiko was harvested at overripe maturity, and the juice fermented and aged in old oak barrels of various sizes for 12 months, developing a complex character further enhanced by bottle aging. Warm alcohol, very rich body, intensity, but also a...
Santorini’s viticultural richness, as described at the beginning of the 20th century, was remarkably vast, even though Assyrtiko has always been the dominant variety of the island. Aidani is one of those varieties that adds an extra dimension to the wines of this volcanic terroir. It is characterized by a medium golden color, citrus and mango notes,...
Concentration, power, and a full-bodied character with intensity that more closely resembles a red wine. The Assyrtiko was harvested at overripe maturity, and the juice fermented and aged in old oak barrels of various sizes for 12 months, developing a complex character further enhanced by bottle aging. Warm alcohol, very rich body, intensity, but also a...
An explosion of aromas that seems endless: raisin, dried fruits, honey, caramel, coffee, chocolate, nuts, and spices, alongside notes of mint, incense, minerality, graphite, and gunpowder. A torrent that does not seem to stop—until you take the next step: tasting. On the palate, sweetness initially takes over in the first seconds, until acidity rises and...
From yields reminiscent of Sauternes, and grapes left to overripen on the vine, Assyrtiko de Louros undergoes 12 hours of skin contact, then ferments with indigenous yeasts in large barrels and is aged in them for 24 months. Spicy and slightly oxidative, with yellow fruit, quince, and spoon sweet notes, alongside salinity. On the palate it is like a...
This wine comes from an organically farmed vineyard of the Hatzidakis family in the Pyrgos–Megalochori area. Harvest was done by hand, and the grapes were kept in a cold chamber for 12 hours before pressing. There was 12 hours of skin contact, while fermentation took place with native yeasts at a controlled temperature of 16–19°C. Seventy percent of the...
One of the great terroirs of Rully, this beautiful Premier Cru combines the soft, perfectly ripened fruit from the east-facing slopes of “Les Cloux” with classic spicy, peppery elements. Its edges are gently rounded by beautifully integrated oak. The vineyard is farmed biodynamically, and the wine is aged in a combination of barrels and demi-muids....
The wine is vinified with whole bunches, typically around 80% depending on the vintage. Whole bunch fermentation gives the wine remarkable depth of texture while preserving its elegance and ethereal style. It is defined by vibrant acidity and the ability to captivate Pinot Noir lovers with its refined character—a hallmark of great Burgundy wines. Give it...
