Presentation
Founded in 1946 by Henri Jacqueson, the estate was a pioneer in promoting the Rully appellation, contributing to its influence. His son Paul Jacqueson continued this quest for excellence, and today, his children Marie and Pierre perpetuate this heritage with passion. The estate extends over 18 hectares, spread over Rully, Mercurey, and Bouzeron, with 55% red wines and 45% white wines. Sustainable cultivation preserves the natural balance of the vines. The harvest is manual, followed by meticulous sorting of the berries. Vinifications are precise, with controlled fermentations and aging in oak barrels of several wines. The whites stand out for their tension and minerality, while the reds reveal an elegant structure and silky tannins. Our uniqueness: meticulous artisanal work that fully expresses the diversity of the Côte Chalonnaise terroirs.
Location
A blend of two vineyard plots: the old vines from Grillots (0.55 hectares) and the young vines from Les Vaux (0.56 hectares), with an average vine age of 35 years. The parcel is sheltered among the houses in the hamlet of Chamirey.
Terroir
East-facing. Predominantly clay-rich brown soils.
In the vineyard
Single Guyot pruning.
Harvest
Manual harvest in small crates.
Winemaking
Sorting table, destemming, gravity-fed vatting. Cold maceration (between 5 and 10 °C) for 3 to 6 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation. Total vatting lasts 2 to 3 weeks. Pump-over and punch-down frequency is vintage-dependent and guided by tasting.
Ageing
Aged 100 % in oak barrels for 12 months, including 15 % new oak. One racking in July, followed by egg white fining, barrel by barrel. Bottled without filtration.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 35 years old
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Serving
Serving temperature: 14–16 °C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Ripe red fruit aromas — cherry and raspberry — mingle with delicate spicy undertones. On the palate, the attack is smooth and velvety, quickly giving way to a well-integrated, elegant tannic structure. A refined and expressive Mercurey that balances fruit, freshness, and finesse.
Food pairings
This intense, fruit-forward red wine enhances rich meat dishes such as braised beef or roast pork. Its aromatic depth also makes it a surprisingly good match for exotic or Middle Eastern cuisine, where spices echo the wine’s own complexity.