Domaine Ninot — Rully
Young mademoiselle Erell Ninot is the latest in a very long line to take control of the family estate in the Côte Chalonnaise (the section of Burgundy just south of the Côte d’Or.) Many of our producers go back 7 or 8 generations. Domaine Ninot goes back to 1313! Yes, that’s 1313 – as in the middle ages – a mere 695 years ago. Erell is an energetic dynamo, in full charge of all viticulture and winemaking for the 29 acre estate. Their holdings are in the villages of Rully, Mercurey and Givry – all of which are capable of producing excellent quality, but most importantly exquisite value – in both red and white. Erell keeps her yields way low (about 2 tons to the acre for the Pinot, under three tons for the Chardonnay), and uses a judiciously small amount of new oak – an average of about 10-15%. The wines are supple and vibrant and pure and quite simply a delight.
Chateau de Rully
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2007 Rully Blanc $25 >>
- From just over 4 acres planted in 1976. Really pretty aromas of crisp apples and some citrus notes, nicely structured, bright flavors and very good length.
2007 Rully Blanc 1er Cru Grésigny $25 >>
- From just under 2 acres of 70 year-old vines. This is bold and concentrated and rich, with earthy undertones and a powerful finish.
2006 Mercurey – Vieilles Vignes $25 >>
- From 70 year-old vines, aged half in French oak and half in stainless steel. Very Pommard-like, with black and blue fruits, earth notes and ripe tannins, and a core of rich, palate-pleasing fruits.