The scarcity of fruit and the difficulty of the 2021 vintage led Pierre de Benoist to blend some of his exceptional vineyards which he normally makes into single vineyard wines. Thus the simple appellation of origin Bourgogne Rouge does not reflect any of the qualities one will find in this one-off winemaking of Domaine de Villaine. Expressive, fresh,...
One of Rully's great terroirs, a gorgeous premier cru that combines the soft, perfectly ripened fruit from the eastern exposure slopes of "Les Cloux" with spicy peppery elements, classic as can be, and with the corners rounding the beautifully integrated barrel. The vineyard is biodynamically farmed and the wine is matured in a combination of barrels and...
The wine is vinified in whole bunches at a rate of around 80%, depending on the year. Fermentation in whole bunches gives the wine exceptional texture and depth on the palate, without losing its elegance and airy character. The wine is characterized by an infinite freshness of acidity and its ability to delight varietal enthusiasts with its refined...
Traditional Burgundian cellar approach, with partial fermentation of whole bunches in oak fermenters for 14 days. This is followed by maturation in barrels from 1 to 5 years old, for a total of 12 months. Concentrated on the nose, which offers complex notes of red cherries, plum and game, while the palate is powerful and quite full-bodied but with...
Domaine de Villaine's great 1er cru Rabourcé is one of the most stunning vineyards, amphitheatrically shaped with south-southeast exposure and one of the first to be recognized in Rully. It is the warmest vineyard of those on the estate with white clay soils. The small property extends over three different parcels and due to the exposure and ripening of...
Domaine de Villaine makes three distinct wines from premier cru vineyards in Rully. In Montpalais you will find perhaps the most dramatic, intense combination of fruit ripeness and freshness. Very attractive and with a range of aromas on the nose, with almost exotic fruit and beautifully underlying notes from the barrel. The wine is vinified and matured...
