The name Antonin Rodet has been rhyming with Mercurey in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise since 1875, when the house was founded by Antoine Rodet, known as Antonin. The Clos Rodet, a 17^th Century bourgeois mansion situated in the heart of the village, is embodying the House’s historical heart, cellar and values. For decades, the visionary Rodet family did not hesitate to invest in one of the oldest terroirs in Burgundy and contributed to the business development of the House, brought the Rodet signature into international markets and enhanced its reputation to become a reference in Mercurey and far beyond the native region. Antonin Rodet Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines contributed to the international renown of the House whose consecration came with an award at the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Of noble character and fully expressive after traditional winemaking, the House wines reflect their origins with great purity.

CHÂTEAU DE RULLY
RULLY PREMIER CRU
LA PUCELLE

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Antonin Rodet is the exclusive winegrower and distributor of this ancient fortified Chateau dating back to the 12th Century has remained the property of the same family since its origins and today is the symbol of the village of Rully.

The vineyard estate covers nowadays over 12 hectares, producing about 60% of Premiers Crus.

100% Chardonnay.

Subtle differences in the wines are due to differences in soil, exposure and altitude, all of which vary considerably hereabouts. At heights of 230-300 metres, the hill-slopes produce wines which can compete with the best wines of the nearby Côte de Beaune. The Chardonnay grape prefers a clay-limestone soil.

The grapes are hand harvested then pressed in a pneumatic press. After a racking of the must, the alcoholic fermentation and the maturation are carried out 100% in oak barrels (20% new oak barrels) during 9 months. The malolactic fermentation is completed at 100%.

Visual: Luminous and bright gold with silver plated reflections

Nose: Dried fruit and citrus hints.

Palate: Full bodied and rounded. The attack is clean and leads into woody flavours, gradually giving way to vanilla and lemon. The finish is long and generous.

Enjoy with cold cuts, hot first courses (quiches, tarts served hot…), seafood, shellfish (salmon…), fine fish or white meats in light sauces, fine cheeses, poultry in sauce

5 years in average.

Serve ideally at around 12°-14°C. (54-57°F.).