Domaine Les Champs de l'Abbaye Rully Les Cailloux 2021 750ml
Les Champs de l'Abbaye Rully Les Cailloux 2021 is a precise and mineral Chardonnay from Rully in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise. Produced from organically farmed vines planted on a limestone-rich site, it combines bright citrus and floral aromas with fine mineral depth, subtle vanilla and a saline, refreshing finish. The 2021 vintage is a particularly elegant expression of the domaine's terroir, offering excellent freshness and a distinctive chalky character.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright, crystalline pale yellow.
Nose: Fine and precise, with lemon peel, citrus blossom and delicate vanilla alongside subtle wet-stone and mineral aromas.
Palate: Focused and energetic, with grapefruit, lemon and orchard-fruit flavours. Fine saline notes and a gently creamy texture give the wine depth without compromising its freshness.
Finish: Long, dry and mineral, with refreshing citrus acidity, salty stone character and persistent fruit.
Technical Specs
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2021
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Producer: Domaine des Deux Roches
Vine Age: Approximately 30–35 years
Vineyard Area: Approximately 1 hectare
Vineyard: Les Cailloux
Viticulture: Organic farming
Soil: Fine clay in the lower part of the parcel; limestone and volcanic rock in the upper section
Exposure: East / South-East
Yield: Approximately 37 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand-harvested
Pressing: Whole-bunch pneumatic pressing
Fermentation: Natural/native yeasts
Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
Oak: French oak barrels, approximately 50% new
Ageing: Approximately 11 months in barrel
Fining: Light fining
Filtration: Pure cellulose-sheet filtration
Region: Burgundy, France
Subregion: Côte Chalonnaise
Appellation: Rully AOC
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting: Not required; allow 10–15 minutes in the glass to open.
Food Pairing: Excellent with grilled or pan-fried fish, fish with butter or cream sauce, scallops, prawns, frog's legs, roast poultry, goat cheese and other delicate white-meat dishes.