Faiveley Rully Blanc Les Villeranges 2023
Vintage
2023
Region
Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy
Country
France
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
ABV
13.5%
Dietary
-
Sustainability
Organic Viticulture
Domaine Faiveley
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s leading family-owned domaines, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and rooted in the region since 1825. Now led by seventh-generation siblings Erwan and Eve Faiveley, the domaine is known for precise, age-worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, with an exceptional collection of Grand Cru, Premier Cru and monopole vineyard holdings.
Read MoreViticulture
Faiveley Rully Blanc Les Villeranges 2023 comes from one of the C?te Chalonnaise?s most recognised white-wine appellations. The estate?s 5.65-hectare vineyard is planted on limestone and marly soils with little iron, a composition that contributes distinctive mineral aromas. Vine plantings date from 1987, 1990, 2009, 2013, 2018 and 2023. This Rully Chardonnay combines the freshness, mineral definition and fleshy texture associated with well-sited C?te Chalonnaise white Burgundy.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The musts are extracted using a pneumatic press before settling. Alcoholic fermentation lasts around four weeks, with 50% of the must fermented in French oak barrels, 10% of which are new oak. The wine is aged for eight to ten months with regular stirring, while the remaining blend is matured in vat. This gives delicate oak complexity while preserving freshness and mineral character.
2023
The 2023 vintage began with a mild, dry winter, including five weeks without rain from late January to early March. Rain returned in March, followed by heavy downpours in April and May. Frost risk was managed through two-stage pruning, and actual damage was limited. Warm June weather brought rapid flowering and abundant fruit. Green harvesting reduced yields, while August?s varied temperatures aided ripening. Harvest took place during a heatwave, giving healthy, aromatic grapes.
Tasting Note
The nose is fresh and pleasant, showing ripe fruit and mineral notes, including flint. The palate is elegant and fleshy, with good fruit definition, balanced texture and lively freshness. Medium-bodied, it combines ripe Chardonnay fruit with mineral lift and a clean, bright structure. The finish is fresh and gently tangy, leaving a precise impression of citrus, ripe fruit and stony minerality.
Food Pairing
Pair with baked salmon parcels, white fish en papillote, vegetable terrine, seafood pasta, grilled prawns, roast chicken, goats? cheese or fresh salads.
