Rully Rouge Premier Cru, Les Cloux, Paul et Marie Jacqueson, 2021
Rully Rouge Premier Cru, Les Cloux, Paul et Marie Jacqueson, 2021
- 75cl
- 13.5%
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
- Organic
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2032
Founded by Henri Jacqueson in 1947, succeeded by his son Paul in 1972 and joined by Paul’s daughter Marie in 2006, and more recently by his son Pierre, this domaine has long been recognised as one of the very best in the Côte Chalonnaise.
The Jacquesons have 13 hectares of wonderfully sited vines, many of which are very old, and prune hard to reduce yields to around 35 hl/ha. They only work the vineyards manually, with very minimal vine treatments, and are one of very few producers in the village to hand-pick everything. Extremely proficient winemaking and judicious use of new oak (20% for whites and 25% for reds) make for beautifully crafted, ripe, intense, sensual wines which have the class to belie their origins.
Currently showing primary red fruit character with well-integrated oak, this wine will begin developing secondary complexity from 2026-2027 as the fruit settles and earthy, gamey characteristics emerge. The mineral backbone will become more pronounced through the late 2020s, when the wine should reach its peak expression of both fruit and terroir. It will plateau gracefully until around 2032, after which the fruit may begin to fade, though the wine's excellent structure suggests it could drink well beyond that date.
Tasting Notes
AppearanceMedium ruby with bright clarity and youthful vigour.
NoseRed cherry and strawberry with subtle spice and limestone minerality. There's a lovely floral lift with hints of violet and rose petal, while gentle oak integration adds vanilla and warm spice without overwhelming the fruit.
PalateSilky and refined with excellent balance between fruit purity and earthy complexity. The red fruit carries through with added depth from forest floor and mushroom, supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. The mineral backbone provides structure and length without heaviness.
FinishLong and elegant with persistent cherry fruit and a distinctive chalky minerality.
Overall impressionThis is premier cru Burgundy with serious credentials, offering exceptional value and genuine aging potential.
Food Pairings
In Burgundy, this would naturally accompany the region's renowned coq au vin, made with the local Bresse chicken slowly braised in red wine with pearl onions and lardons. The wine's silky texture and earthy complexity also pair beautifully with boeuf bourguignon, where the wine's mineral backbone cuts through the rich sauce. Local charcuterie, particularly jambon persillé (parsley ham) and andouillette sausages, make excellent matches, while the region's soft cow's milk cheeses like Chaource and Époisses complement the wine's elegant fruit character.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve at 16-17°C to showcase both fruit and structure. Light decanting for 30 minutes will help integrate the oak and allow the wine to breathe, though it's not essential. Use Burgundy glasses with a wide bowl to concentrate the delicate aromatics. If serving younger bottles, a brief chill can help tame any youthful exuberance while preserving the wine's natural elegance.
Les Cloux sits on the slopes above Rully village on limestone-rich soils with excellent drainage and ideal southeast exposure. The vineyard benefits from the same geological foundation as the great sites of the Côte d'Or to the north, with white marl and limestone providing the mineral backbone that gives these wines their distinctive tension. The slightly cooler climate of the Côte Chalonnaise compared to the Côte d'Or creates wines with natural elegance and restraint.
Rully Premier Cru represents some of the finest terroir in the Côte Chalonnaise, with 23 classified premier cru climats producing both red and white wines of exceptional quality. While less famous than its northern neighbours in the Côte d'Or, Rully's limestone soils and ideal exposures create wines with similar mineral precision at more accessible prices. The reds, made exclusively from Pinot Noir, often show more immediate charm than Côte d'Or wines while retaining the structure to age gracefully.
The 2021 growing season in Burgundy started badly and got worse before pulling off one of wine's great escapes. Spring frost in April devastated vineyards across the Côte d'Or, followed by a summer that alternated between biblical downpours and scorching heat. Many producers lost 50% or more of their crop to the frost alone, then watched hail batter what remained in some unlucky villages. By August, with rot creeping through rain-soaked vineyards, even the most optimistic vignerons were writing off the vintage.
What emerged from this chaos surprised everyone: wines with remarkable freshness and purity, if you can find them. The tiny yields meant those grapes that survived were intensely concentrated, while the September sunshine saved the day with perfect ripening conditions. We find the reds show beautiful fruit clarity without heaviness, drinking with an immediacy that makes them irresistible now but promising a decade or more of evolution. The whites are particularly stunning, with a mineral intensity that cuts through their richness. Yes, there's not much 2021 Burgundy about, and yes, it's expensive, but this is one of those vintages where disaster bred greatness.
FAQs
What does this wine taste like?
Elegant red Burgundy with silky red cherry and strawberry fruit, subtle spice, and distinctive limestone minerality that gives it structure and length.
When should I drink this wine?
While approachable now, it will be at its best from 2026 to 2032 as the fruit integrates and develops more complex earthy characteristics.
What food pairs well with this wine?
Classic Burgundian dishes like coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon are perfect, along with roasted duck, game birds, or aged soft cheeses.
How should I serve this wine?
Serve slightly cool at 16-17°C in Burgundy glasses, with optional light decanting for 30 minutes to help it breathe.
How does this compare to Côte d'Or Burgundy?
It offers similar elegance and mineral character at better value, with perhaps more immediate charm while retaining the structure to age gracefully like its more famous neighbours.
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