Rully “Les Maizières” blanc Sans Sulfites Ajouté AC 2020

Wine Description for Rully “Les Maizières” blanc Sans Sulfites Ajouté AC 2020 by François de Nicolay

Colour & Appearance

Clear, luminous golden yellow with delicate green reflections – the purity of the colour mirrors the careful, sulphite-free vinification and testifies to a Chardonnay that has nothing to hide.

Nose

The nose presents itself fresh and inviting: white peach and pear meet subtle notes of acacia blossom and freshly baked brioche. Beneath lies a mineral vein that recalls damp limestone and cool Burgundy mornings. The absence of added sulphur lends the aromatics a remarkable immediacy and vibrancy.

Palate

On the palate, the wine reveals itself as both supple and precise. The texture is creamy, without ever becoming heavy – a credit to the warm, yet not overheated 2020 vintage. Citrus peel, green apple and a hint of roasted almonds weave through a fresh, well-integrated acidity arc. The wine possesses a pleasant tension that keeps it lively and approachable.

Finish

Medium to long-lasting, with an elegant mineral freshness that enlivens the palate and invites the next sip. No sulphite addition means here: pure expression, unadulterated terroir.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site “Les Maizières” in Rully, situated south of Beaune, counts amongst the most characterful white wine sites of the Côte Chalonnaise. Limestone-rich soils with clay components shape the cool minerality of this Chardonnay and lend it Burgundian seriousness alongside all its accessibility.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay from organically farmed vineyards, aged in the cellars of Chandon de Briailles under the direction of François de Nicolay. Special characteristic: no sulphur added – a bold step that demands the highest cellar care and grants the wine maximum authenticity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with grilled turbot with beurre blanc, scallops on pea purée or a classic Poulet à la crème. A mature Comté or Époisses would also be worthy companions on the cheese board.

Special Features

François de Nicolay is the deliberately independent second label of Domaine Chandon de Briailles – founded out of respect for exceptional grapes from friendly winemakers that should never be blended with the domain’s wines. A project with integrity that consistently develops the philosophy of the house.