Rully is an AOC in Burgundy, in the Côte Chalonnaise wine-growing region.This appellation is mainly known for its white wines made from the Chardonnay grape variety, although red wines made from Pinot Noir are also produced in the region.
Rully is characterised by its terroir. The Rully terroir benefits from a semi-arid climate. continental with oceanic influences. The vineyards are planted on clay-limestone and limestone soils, which give the wines their mineral character and finesse.
For white wines: Chardonnay is the dominant grape variety, producing fresh, aromatic white wines with aromas of white-fleshed fruit, citrus and sometimes floral notes.
For red wines: Pinot Noir is mainly used, giving elegant, fruity red wines with red fruit aromas and spicy notes.
The Rully appellation includes wines produced in several villages in the region, notably Rully, Chagny and a few other surrounding villages.
Some of climats (specific named-places) within the appellation may be classified as premier cru, indicating the superior quality of the grapes produced in these specific parcels.
At Domaine Mia, our Rully Les Plantenays is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes harvested by hand and matured in oak barrels for 12 months.
