Jean Baptiste Jessiaume RULLY 1. CRU “LA FOSSE” ROUGE 2021

Jean Baptiste Jessiaume Rully 1st Cru “La Fosse” Rouge 2021 is an elegant and classic red wine from the Côte Chalonnaise in Burgundy, produced by the young, talented winemaker Jean Baptiste Jessiaume, who has won recognition for his modern approach to Burgundy wines.

Area and field:

Appellation: Rully 1er Cru, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy.

Field: “La Fosse” is one of Rully's most recognized 1st Cru fields, known for well-drained limestone soils that yield Pinot Noir with finesse and minerality.

Grape:

100% Pinot Noir.

Flavor profile:

Color: Clear ruby ​​red.

Aroma: Delicious aromas of red berries such as cherries and raspberries, accompanied by fine floral notes and subtle hints of spice and lightly toasted oak.

Taste: Elegant, fresh and precise with a lively acidity, soft tannins and flavors of ripe red fruits, herbs and a discreet touch of oak.

Aftertaste: Long, silky and mineral finish, revealing the terroir of the area.

Storage:

The wine is typically aged for 12-14 months in French oak barrels, a small portion of which are new, which gives complexity without overpowering the fruit.

Serving:

Should be served at 14-16 °C.

Suitable for poultry, veal, charcuterie, mushrooms and mild cheeses.

An excellent 1st Cru from Rully, which shows how elegant and terroir-driven Pinot Noir from the Côte Chalonnaise can be.