The 2022 Domaine de Villaine Rully Les Saint-Jacques Blanc is an elegant Chardonnay from Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise, sourced from a vineyard at the foot of an east-facing slope, directly below the Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques. Planted in 1990 with moderate-yielding Chardonnay selections originating from an old Côte d’Or vineyard, Les Saint-Jacques has a distinct identity within the domaine’s range. This village-level Rully is vinified and matured predominantly in large oak foudres, with a smaller proportion in barrels. The estate emphasises aromatic finesse and subtlety, while the ripe 2022 fruit brings satisfying texture and depth to that refined foundation.
Expect apple, pear and ripe citrus, accompanied by orange blossom, subtle herbal notes and a persistent mineral finish. The domaine describes the 2022 as aromatic and energetic, with ripe Chardonnay fruit balanced by acidity and a gently bitter contribution from the grape skins. Jasper Morris MW awarded it 91 Points, highlighting its depth of white fruit, expanding texture and finely judged acidity. Neal Martin also awarded it 91 Points for Vinous, praising its floral bouquet, concentration and dense finish. Together, these assessments point to a Rully that combines expressive fruit and generous texture with the freshness needed to maintain balance.
