Rully 1er Cru Rabourcé 2018 - Domaine de Villaine

Tasting notes for the Rully 1er Cru Rabourcé 2018 - Domaine de Villaine

• EYE: Intense and clear, with a beautiful golden robe and bright reflections.
• NOSE: This wine reveals delicate and complex aromas. One can perceive fruity notes, such as citrus fruits, particularly lemons and grapefruits, as well as white-fleshed fruits like pear. Floral nuances also come into play, with white flowers and subtle hints of acacia.
• MOUTH: A well-balanced and elegant Rully. Its texture is rich and velvety, with a nice density. The fruity flavors confirm themselves with a pleasant intensity, supported by refreshing acidity. One can distinguish notes of stone fruits, like white peach, as well as hints of honey and almonds. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation in the mouth. The aromas extend, offering complexity and overall harmony. This wine has good aging potential, with a solid structure that will allow it to improve over time.

In short: The Rully 1er Cru Rabourcé 2018 from Domaine de Villaine is an excellent white wine. Its finesse, aromatic complexity, and balance make it an ideal choice to accompany refined dishes such as seafood, grilled fish, or poultry in sauce. This cuvée has an impressive aging potential of a dozen years. Be warned that it will need some decanting once you open it.

Other appellations from this estate: Bouzeron, Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Les Clous Aimé, Rully Les Saint-Jacques, Rully 1er Cru Les Margotés, Rully 1er Cru Grésigny, Rully 1er Cru Montpalais, Rully 1er Cru Cloux, Rully 1er Cru Raclot, Rully 1er Cru Rabourcé, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Perrières, Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine, Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Fortune, Mercurey Les Montots, Rully 1er Cru Cloux, Rully 1er Cru Les Champs Cloux, Santenay 1er Cru Passetemps...