COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Michel Briday
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Michel Briday Rully 1er Cru La Pucelle 2018 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Rully appellation in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise. The wine originates from the Premier Cru vineyard 'La Pucelle,' known for its minerality and subtle character. Domaine Michel Briday, a family estate with over 40 years of history, emphasizes expressing the unique subtleties of Rully wines through sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention. The 2018 vintage benefited from a warm, dry growing season that promoted ripe fruit while preserving acidity.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Pucelle' dates back to the Middle Ages, possibly from the Latin 'Pulcella' meaning 'pretty' or 'charming'.
Fact 02
The vineyard is a Premier Cru climat, signifying its high-quality status within the Rully appellation.
Fact 03
Domaine Michel Briday adheres to the Terra Vitis® charter, focusing on sustainable viticulture.
Fact 04
The average vine age in La Pucelle is 45 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Michel Briday Rully 1er Cru La Pucelle begins with manual harvesting. Grapes are pressed immediately and fermentation starts naturally in 300-liter and 400-liter oak barrels, a technique chosen to preserve fruit and approachability. The fermentation is slow and full, occurring at cool temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in oak casks for 10 to 18 months, with lees stirring employed to develop body and freshness. The proportion of new oak varies by vintage. Domaine Michel Briday follows the Terra Vitis® charter, emphasizing respect for soils and reasoned vine cultivation.
