Rully Blanc Vieilles Vignes (2020) - Vincent Girardin

In the heart of Burgundy, the Vincent Girardin winery stands out for its commitment to tradition and excellence. There is a fascinating story behind the "Vieilles Vignes" of Rully Blanc, a name that refers to the old vines this Chardonnay comes from. Now over 50 years old, they are silent witnesses to decades of winegrowing history. Their great age yields grapes of singular concentration and complexity, making every bottle a journey back in time.

The appellation: Rully Blanc AOC

Rully Blanc AOC is a prestigious Burgundy appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, famous for producing elegant, expressive white wines made exclusively from Chardonnay.

What to eat with Rully Blanc Vieilles Vignes

Who makes it: Vincent Girardin

Founded in 1980, Maison Vincent Girardin quickly became a benchmark for the great wines of Burgundy. Based at Meursault, the house stands out for making wines of precision, with particular attention to the balance between freshness, minerality and structure. Vincent Girardin’s winemaking approach is based on a low-intervention philosophy, with spontaneous fermentations, carefully judged ageing in wood and great attention to the expressive purity of the terroir.

The vine of Rully Blanc Vieilles Vignes

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.

Rully Blanc Vieilles Vignes: the area

Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: River

Profile of Rully Blanc Vieilles Vignes

Primary aromas: Citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white-fleshed fruit (green apple, pear).

Secondary aromas: Notes of white flowers (acacia), butter, vanilla, light toasty hints.

Tertiary aromas: Honey, almond, light sweet spices.

Tasting notes: Body: Medium-full. Acidity: High, lively and refreshing. Tannins: Not applicable. Sweetness: Dry. Aromatic length: Long, with a mineral, creamy aftertaste.