Presentation
Located in the heart of Savigny-lès-Beaune, this family estate dates back over five centuries. Brothers Philippe and Jean-Jacques Girard, heirs to ancestral know-how, each developed their own estate. Today, Arnaud Girard, Philippe's son, takes over. The estate spans 11 hectares, practicing sustainable viticulture, with a distribution of 60% whites and 40% reds, on prestigious appellations: Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, and Volnay. Vinifications respect the vintage, with careful aging in oak barrels, offering elegant wines with great aging potential. Its distinctive feature? Rigorous family transmission and precise vinification that honor the terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.
Location
An appellation from the Côte Chalonnaise, this wine is a blend of our two parcels, “Le Fourneau Sud” and “Mollepierre Sud,” covering a total surface area of approximately 1.70 hectares.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
100% destemming, followed by pressing, settling, and alcoholic fermentation in tanks for 8 to 10 days.
Ageing
Aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels, including 20% new oak.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 40 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This Rully Blanc offers an elegant and expressive interpretation of Chardonnay. The nose opens with aromas of white-fleshed fruits (pear, apple, vineyard peach), complemented by white flowers and a delicate hint of fresh almond. With aeration, subtle buttery and toasted notes appear, reflecting a discreet, well-judged use of oak. On the palate, the wine combines roundness and freshness, with a supple texture, a fine mineral backbone, and a harmonious finish with touches of lemon zest and salinity. Readily enjoyable in its youth, it also has good ageing potential of 3 to 5 years.
Visual appearance
Bright and luminous, golden reflections.
At nose
Aromatic and citrus-driven.
On the palate
Delicate texture, marked by finesse and minerality.
Food pairings
This Rully Blanc pairs beautifully with trout meunière with almonds and brown butter: the richness of the dish is perfectly balanced by the wine’s liveliness.
