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Vincent Dureuil Janthial, Rully 1er Cru Le Meix Cadot Vieilles Vignes 2016
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
Aromas of pear, peach, toasted nuts, orange oil and iodine introduce the 2016 Rully 1er Cru Meix Cadot Vieilles Vignes, a medium to full-bodied, ample and enveloping wine that's racy and chiseled, concluding with a long, saline finish. Dureuil recalls that a thunderstorm precipitated rapid evolution in the fruit just before harvest, which began on September 26, yet the wine avoids any overtly exotic characteristics.
About the Producer
Following a long family tradition, Vincent Dureuil and his wife Céline took over the family estate in 1994. Since then, the couple have worked tirelessly to showcase the full potential of Rully's rich terroir and raise the profile of this historic appellation. The village of Rully is located at the northern end of the Côte Chalonnaise. Rully's premier vineyard sits on a south to southeast oriented slope of clay and limestone. The Domaine covers 20 hectares spread between the Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Most of the vines are over 50 to 75 years old. As with all top wineries, the magic begins in the vineyard. Young vines are pruned fairly late, bud removal is used to control yields, and the soil is tilled to ensure a healthy and aerated soil. Every year, when the perfect balance of sugar and acidity is found, all the grapes are picked by hand. Masterful winemaking, meticulous vineyard practices and old vines combine to produce wines of exceptional richness and complexity. Not surprisingly, both the red and white wines of this address are the first choice of many of Burgundy's top winegrowers.
