2021 Domaine de Villaine Rully 1er Cru "Les Champs Cloux" Rouge

Of all the communes within the Cote Chalonnaise, Rully produces more Chardonnay than Pinot Noir. However, the 1er cru Les Champs Cloux is one of Rully's best vineyards for Pinot Noir. It produces wines that are solid, with firm fruit, good structure and significant ageing potential. The vines are up to 65 years old and have southern exposure and steep slopes. The soils are clay-calcareous and lead to a serious style that needs time in bottle to open up. The fruit is darker and spicier, with soft rustic earthy tones, while the highly structured tannins carry the fruit through to the long finish.