Domaine de la Folie - Rully "Clos de Bellecroix" 2022 (750ml)
Price: $46.99
| Producer | Domaine de la Folie |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Proprietary Blend |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 202549 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine de la Folie Description
Domaine de la Folie is unique in the Rully appellation in that it is the northernmost in the AC and its 32 acres of vines are the highest in elevation. Moreover—and this fact leaps out in the context of Burgundy—all but one of its vineyards are monopoles. Lastly, unlike the main body of vineyards in the central part of Rully to the south, this northern end of the Montagne de la Folie sits on the same vein of limestone as the commune of Puligny-Montrachet, just over three miles away. Moreover—and this fact leaps out in the context of Burgundy—all but one of its vineyards are monopoles.
The Bellecroix vineyard grows down on the slope that ends at the town of Chagny. Chagny was besieged centuries ago by one of the many marauding bands of mercenaries that ran around Europe in the Middle Ages, and a battle took place here that lifted the siege. Presumably, a beautiful cross once stood on the site to commend the victory, giving name to the vineyard. The vineyard consists of 11.8 acres and was planted in 1962.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2022 Rully Clos de Bellecroix comes from a vineyard outside Chagny with a north/northeast orientation and is predesigned to be a gourmand Pinot Noir without any barrel influence. The lovely nose offers freshly picked raspberry and wild strawberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, impressive weight, and dark berries laced with a very slight flintiness towards the finish. Absolutely delicious and perfect for drinking over the next five to eight years.
