Régis de Vallière Rully Mollepierre 2004		France
A well-made, fruity, lightly-oaked Chardonnay from Rully, the northernmost town of the Côte Chalonnaise, just 4 miles south of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Release Notes:

Out of stock  Item No. : 19774  Our Rating : 92  Country : France  Region : Rully  Grape : Chardonnay  Alcohol : 13%

Rully built a reputation in the early 19th century as a producer of high-quality sparkling wines. Since then, Rully has also developed a steady following among lovers of white Burgundy who look to this appellation for underappreciated values. The Roux family has lived in nearby St. Aubin since the 17th century, and they produce wines from their 62-acre estate as well as from grapes purchased from vineyards in other villages. The grapes for their Régis de Vallière Rully are grown in the clay and chalky soils of Rully’s Mollepierre vineyard. After temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine matures in a combination of stainless steel tanks and oak casks. This elegant Chardonnay is served at the restaurant at Wimbledon during the Tennis Championships!

Tasting Notes:

A golden colored wine with hints of green. The nose offers a balance of fruit aromas (peach) with some toasted oak. A well-balanced wine, the sweet fruit flavors are balanced in the mouth by the judicious use of oak. This wine is ready to drink now through 2008. It can be enjoyed with hors d’oeuvres, and with accompanying pork, poultry, or seafood dishes.

Winery:

Roux Père et Fils and its special selection under the Régis de Vallière label are made by the Roux Family. The family has lived int he village of St. Aubin,... Read more