Domaine Jaeger-Defaix - Rully 1er Cru rouge Clos du Chapitre 2022

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Keywords : Complexity / Aging potential / Elegance

The wine : Monopole of appellation exclusively held by the Jaeger-Defaix family, the 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre produces vintage after vintage a distinguished, structured Pinot Noir with excellent aging potential. The yields are strictly controlled here in order to develop power and length on the palate and the wine is aged for 15 to 18 months in barrels. The result is a wonderful aromatic richness featuring intense notes of red and black fruits (cherry, plum, blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry) as well as a touch of undergrowth and spices (pepper, licorice, etc.). Over the years, a leathery and earthy character will develop, completing the complexity of this Grand Vin de Bourgogne. A true delight representing the elite of the Rully AOC!

Volume : 75cl

Type : Red wine

Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir

AOC : Rully 1er Cru

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be cellared until 2032

Serving temperature : 14-16°C

The estate : With 6 hectares in the Rully AOC in Côte Chalonnaise, including 4.5 in Premier Crus (Mont-Palais, Rabourcé and Les Cloux in white as well as Préaux and Clos du Chapitre in red), the Jaeger-Defaix estate has also, since 2011, owned a 1.5-hectare plot in the Rully village red appellation. The 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre is a monopole located within the Rully 1er Cru "Chapitre" appellation and is entirely enclosed by stone walls. The winemaking history of Hélène Jaeger-Defaix began in 2002 when she took over a first plot belonging to her great-aunt Henriette Niepce. Hélène subsequently took control of all her family's plots, who have been winegrowers since the 16th century. The estate has been organically farmed since the 2009 vintage and the soils are maintained exclusively by plowing. Finally, Didier, Hélène's husband, is also a winemaker in Chablis and heads the Bernard Defaix estate. Discover the charm and excellent value for money of the Rully AOC thanks to the Jaeger-Defaix family!