Rully Domaine Jacqueson - 1er Cru "Préaux" 2024

Rully Domaine Jacqueson: the character of Premier Cru Préaux

Among the finest cuvées from Domaine Jacqueson, the Rully Domaine Jacqueson Premier Cru “Préaux” reveals all the nobility of Pinot Noir from one of the most qualitative climates of the appellation. This cuvée perfectly illustrates the potential of the Premier Crus of Rully, where finesse, depth, and precision balance with remarkable elegance.

Located on the hillsides of the Côte Chalonnaise, the Préaux climate benefits from a terroir particularly conducive to Pinot Noir. Low yields, combined with the meticulous work of the Jacqueson family, allow for a wine of great concentration while maintaining remarkable freshness.

Each vintage faithfully translates the identity of the terroir and confirms the domain's reputation among the finest signatures of Rully.

The Préaux climate, an emblematic Premier Cru

The Préaux climate is part of the historical terroirs classified as Premier Cru in the municipality of Rully.

Its hills benefit from an ideal exposure that promotes slow and steady ripening of the grapes. This situation allows the Pinot Noir to reach perfect maturity while maintaining its natural balance.

The clay-limestone soils, rich in mineral elements, provide structure, tension, and depth to the wine.

This combination of geology, climate, and savoir-faire gives rise to a cuvée capable of expressing the full personality of the terroir with great precision.

A terroir shaped for great Pinots Noirs

The Premier Cru Préaux produces wines that are more structured than village cuvées.

This natural density grants them excellent aging potential while preserving great elegance.

Rully Domaine Jacqueson and the demands of Domaine Jacqueson

Domaine Jacqueson has been working for several generations to reveal the best climates of Rully.

The parcels of Premier Cru Préaux receive constant attention throughout the year. Vineyard work prioritizes moderate yields to encourage natural concentration of the berries.

Harvesting is done manually with a rigorous selection of the bunches.

Vinification remains deliberately low-intervention. The extractions are gentle to preserve the fruit and the tannic finesse of the Pinot Noir.

Aging in barrels then slowly accompanies the wine to bring more complexity without masking the expression of the terroir.

A vinification serving the terroir

Each technical decision aims to preserve the identity of the Préaux climate.

The wood supports the structure of the wine but always leaves room for fruit and minerality.

A refined expression of Burgundian Pinot Noir

The color presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections.

The bouquet opens with notes of black cherry, Morello cherry, fresh blackcurrant, and raspberry.

After a few moments, more complex aromas of violet, dried rose, pepper, licorice, and undergrowth appear.

The aging adds delicate nuances of cocoa, noble wood, and sweet spices without dominating the overall profile.

The palate impresses with its velvety texture. The tannins are precise, ripe, and perfectly integrated.

The finish, long and persistent, reveals a beautiful mineral tension characteristic of the great limestone terroirs of Rully.

An elegant and refined material

This cuvée possesses more depth than the Rully Village while maintaining the finesse inherent to Pinot Noir.

The balance between concentration, freshness, and precision constitutes one of the great signatures of Domaine Jacqueson.

Technical sheet

• Appellation: Rully Premier Cru
• Climate: Préaux
• Producer: Domaine Jacqueson
• Region: Burgundy
• Sub-region: Côte Chalonnaise
• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Soils: Clay-limestone
• Harvest: manual
• Aging: French oak barrels with a low proportion of new wood
• Serving temperature: 15 to 16 °C
• Aging potential: 8 to 15 years

The aging methods may vary slightly according to the vintage to respect the character of the wine.

Rully Domaine Jacqueson at the table

The Premier Cru Préaux pairs well with refined cuisine where the finesse of the ingredients takes center stage.

Bresse poultry, roasted white meats, and mushrooms particularly highlight its silky texture.

Game birds, sweetbreads, or certain preparations with morels also create pairings of great elegance.

Thanks to its balance, this cuvée easily accompanies a complete gastronomic meal.

The best food and wine pairings

• Roast pigeon.
• Supreme of poultry with morels.
• Veal fillet.
• Sweetbreads.
• Duck breast.
• Risotto with porcini mushrooms.
• Aged Brie de Meaux.
• Époisses.

A Premier Cru designed to evolve

The Rully Domaine Jacqueson Premier Cru Préaux already expresses a lot of charm in its youth thanks to the quality of its tannins.

After a few years in the cellar, it gradually develops notes of truffle, fine leather, dry leaves, and macerated fruits.

This evolution brings additional depth without ever losing the freshness characteristic of the climate.

The best vintages can be kept for more than ten years under good conditions.

Why choose Premier Cru Préaux?

This cuvée will appeal to enthusiasts looking for:

• a true Premier Cru from Burgundy;
• a refined expression of Pinot Noir;
• a great wine for aging;
• a recognized terroir from Rully;
• one of the finest cuvées from Domaine Jacqueson.

The Préaux climate is a magnificent illustration of the potential of the Premier Crus of the Côte Chalonnaise.

Tasting advice

Serve this wine between 15 and 16 °C.

Young vintages benefit from being opened an hour before serving or slightly decanted to reveal all their complexity.

Use a large-capacity glass to allow the bouquet to fully open.

A bottle for lovers of great Burgundies

The Premier Cru Préaux pairs well with both festive meals and tastings dedicated to great Burgundian Pinot Noirs.

Its balance between finesse and depth makes it a particularly sought-after cuvée.

Discover the Premier Crus of Rully

The Rully Domaine Jacqueson Premier Cru Préaux illustrates all the richness of the best climates of the Côte Chalonnaise.

Also find our selection of Premier Crus from Burgundy, Rully, and red wines from Burgundy at Cave Le Mouton Rouge to explore the finest Burgundian appellations.

To deepen your knowledge of the climates of Burgundy and the Rully appellation:

• https://www.bourgogne-wines.com
• https://www.inao.gouv.fr
• https://www.rully-tourisme.com

A terroir Pinot Noir with a strong personality

The Rully Domaine Jacqueson Premier Cru Préaux expresses with precision all the richness of its climate.

Its elegant structure, aromatic depth, and remarkable aging potential make it an essential bottle for lovers of great Burgundy wines.

Through this cuvée, Domaine Jacqueson confirms its status as a reference of the Rully appellation by offering a Premier Cru true to its terroir, precise in its expression, and capable of evolving beautifully over the years.