The 2023 Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Clos du Chapître Rouge is a beautifully refined and terroir-driven Pinot Noir from one of the Côte Chalonnaise’s most respected artisanal domaines. Produced from the limestone-rich Clos du Chapître Premier Cru vineyard in Rully, the wine reflects the Jaeger-Defaix family’s restrained and terroir-focused philosophy, balancing vibrant fruit with freshness, mineral precision and elegant structure. The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry and raspberry layered alongside violet, forest floor and subtle spice notes, giving the wine impressive lift and aromatic finesse.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of bright red berry fruit, savoury spice and delicate earthy complexity are balanced by chalky freshness and supple texture, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent detail and ageing potential. Careful extraction and restrained oak usage preserve the wine’s transparency and energetic character while allowing the Premier Cru terroir to emerge with remarkable clarity and finesse.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Rully 1er Cru Clos du Chapître Rouge is a superb Côte Chalonnaise Pinot Noir — elegant, mineral and beautifully expressive with outstanding freshness and precision. Perfect with roast duck, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, roast chicken or lighter game dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar comfortably through 2039+.
