Domaine Jaeger Defaix Rully 1er Cru Blanc Rabourcé (6 Bottles) Rully, Burgundy, France

by Fine Wine Cellars

$528.00 GST Included

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Diam. Rabourcé has traditionally been nicknamed ‘the Montrachet of Rully’ for the richness and power it delivers. It is a very steep site west of the village, above the highly regarded Cloux vineyard and just below the woods.

The soils are mainly composed of white, limestone-rich clay. The Defaix vines are now between 40 and 45 years old. Rabourcé is always one of Rully’s first vineyards to ripen, and Defaix’s 2022 is a superb example—a wine of impressive depth and power. It fermented with indigenous yeasts and was raised in used oak barrels. Expect waves of fleshy, mouthcoating stone fruit and kernel notes with excellent intensity, culminating in a long, balanced, refreshing close.

“Sweet Spot. A subtle but not imperceptible application of wood sets off the cool and airy blend of white orchard fruit, citrus confit and a hint of crushed anise. There is again fine concentration to the delicious and vibrant medium-bodied flavors that also flash good underlying tension that carries over to the nicely dry and equally persistent finish.” 90-93 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound

“Slightly the highest alcohol but still no more than 13.3%. Pretty lemon and lime colour. The fruit has a tiny bit more ripeness than Cloux, less exotic than Montpalais. Again the balance is excellent with a really pleasing sensuality to it. On the softer side rather than mineral, but appetising nonetheless. Light youthful bitters at the very back, a complex Rully with some ageing potential.” 89-91 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy

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About Rully Domaine

A two-hour drive south from the Bernard Defaix Chablis Domaine (why not take the scenic route through the Morvan Nature Park and over the Hautes-Côtes?) lies the Côte Chalonnaise and within it, the family’s small organic Rully Domaine. This Estate was inherited via Hélène Defaix (nee Jaeger) to become Domaine Jaeger-Defaix, the second Estate run by these focused and quality-driven growers. The connection to the land here is strong and longstanding—Hélène’s great-grandfather, Henri Niepce, was instrumental in achieving and promoting Rully’s AOC status in the 1930s.

Under five hectares, the Domaine is managed organically and has built a strong reputation for its cool, refreshing Chardonnay and its sweetly scented, pulpy Pinot Noir—wines which cost conspicuously less than those of similar quality from the Côte d’Or. Given the family connection, it won’t surprise you to hear that this small Domaine is run in the same earth-to-glass spirit as the Defaix family estate up north. Rully might not have anything like the same kind of following in Australia as the Côte d’Or, but for those seeking the elusive Burgundy that’s still superbly priced, look no further.

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