For decades, Mercurey and Rully have ranked among the most renowned appellations of the Côte Chalonnaise, considered the historic cradle of Burgundy wines. Founded in 2016, Domaine de la Bressande covers over 70 hectares of vineyards, mainly in these two emblematic villages, as well as in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, producing wines that combine quality, finesse, structure and elegance.
Parcel selection, yield control, sustainable vineyard management, and meticulous monitoring from vine to glass: these are all commitments to responsible and lasting viticulture. Certified HVE since the 2020 vintage, the estate has eliminated herbicides and favors biocontrol products to reduce phytosanitary inputs. The entire team is dedicated to a societal and environmental approach focused on the future.
Grape VarietyChardonnay.
Tasting notesColour: Beautiful golden hue.
Nose: Very expressive, with honeyed and toasty notes.
Palate: A powerful and generous wine, driven by toasty oak and followed by a very long finish.
Food and wine pairingEnjoy ideally with cold cuts, seafood (shellfish, crustaceans), hot first courses, fine fish or white meats in sauces. It can also beautifully enhance fine, dry or goat cheeses.
Serving suggestionsServe between 12-14° C. (54-57°F.).
Ageing potentialThis great wine will perfectly age for 5 years in good conditions.
OriginRully is one of the famous village of the Côte Chalonnaise, in the South of Burgundy. A communal appellation made up of 23 Premiers Crus climats. White Rullys spread on a 261 ha area - including 68 ha of Premiers Crus - whereas red Rullys are produced on a 116 ha area of which 28 are Premiers Crus.
Rully was named after a rich roman, Rubilius, who built a villa and founded the village during the roman occupation. It was at first named Rubiliacum and it evolved through the years to become the current Rully.
TerroirVignes du Château de Rully
Rully Castle is a former 12th-century fortress that has become the emblem of the village of Rully. The estate vineyard is fully and exclusively farmed by Domaine de la Bressande.
The monopole "Clos de La Bressande" covers 2.60 hectares of vines in a walled vineyard (clos) at the foot of the château.
Here, Chardonnay flourishes on clay-limestone soils that highlight its freshness and fruity aromas. The vines of the Clos enjoy an ideal exposure: the south-east orientation allows them to capture maximum light and optimum sunshine, thus promoting good grape ripeness and, as a result, a fine balance between sugar and acidity.
The Premier Cru name "La Bressande" has been given both to the estate and this monopole vineyard. It could mean "the land facing the Bresse" or the land belonging to or grown by an inhabitant of the Bresse, the area facing the estate vineyards in the Saône valley.
