François de Nicolay
Rully white Les Maizières, no added sulfites, 2021
Rully | White | 2021
This Chardonnay, with no added sulfites, expresses the natural purity of grapes grown in clay-limestone soils. The vines, averaging 30 years old, are densely planted, promoting optimal extraction. A long fermentation in barrels with indigenous yeasts enriches the wine, followed by 14 months of aging, which imparts exceptional roundness. This artisanal process in Savigny-lès-Beaune preserves all the wine's freshness, thanks to vinification without pumping or filtration.
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Service tips
Serve at 10° to 12°
Guarding potential
2 to 5 years
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François de Nicolay
In the heart of the Côte de Beaune, François de Nicolay, head of Domaine Chandon de Briailles, manages the vineyard biodynamically with constant attention to soil balance and precise ripening. This approach aims to preserve the natural expression of the terroir, without seeking artificial effects or technical overkill.
The Pinot Noir grapes are vinified using gentle extraction techniques, favoring the finesse of the texture and the purity of the fruit. The wines exhibit elegant profiles, built on clean red fruit and a measured length, with integrated tannins and great clarity. Aging remains restrained, designed to complement the structure without overpowering the wine.
The white wines, produced in smaller quantities, display a restrained mineral tension and a precise texture, true to the character of the Côte de Beaune soils. The entire process is distinguished by a deliberate restraint and great precision of execution, offering wines free of artifice, built
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