# Rully Clos de Remenot (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine Michel Briday
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €39
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, wet stones, peach, lemon, apple, apricot, pear, cream, cloves, butter, vanilla, hazelnut, honey, almond

## About this wine

The Michel Briday Rully Clos de Remenot 2020 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Rully AOC in Burgundy, France. The Clos de Remenot is a unique monopole vineyard of 0.54 hectares, with vines averaging 45 years old, situated on the south-facing Montagne de Remenot. The vineyard's soil is characterized by clay and pebbles over limestone bedrock. The estate, founded in 1976 and now managed by Stéphane and Sandrine Briday, emphasizes vineyard respect and minimal intervention. The wine's distinctiveness comes from its exceptional terroir and low yields, which contribute qualities often associated with higher appellations.

## Interesting facts

- Clos de Remenot is a rare monopole vineyard, entirely owned by Domaine Michel Briday.
- The vines in Clos de Remenot are, on average, 45 years old.
- This wine is often served after the estate's Premier Crus at tastings.
- The vineyard soil is shallow, with limestone bedrock close to the surface.

## Food pairing

The wine's richness and concentration pair well with dishes that have a similar weight and texture. Its minerality and acidity can cut through richer sauces and complement the natural sweetness of seafood and poultry.

## Wine making process

The Michel Briday Rully Clos de Remenot 2020 is produced from hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation begins naturally in 300-liter and 400-liter barrels. The wine then undergoes aging in barrels, with a proportion of new French oak (10-20%), with the larger barrel size contributing to a subtle oak integration. The estate's winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the fruit and terroir to express themselves.