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Joseph Drouhin
2009 Rully
Rully, France
Maison Joseph Drouhin has an impressive and lengthy history. For over 130 years,
the Drouhin family has presided over this award-winning, Burgundian house. Now
in the hands of the fourth generation, Drouhin is proudly pesticide-free, with a heart-felt commitment to caring not only for the profitable vines but also for the land on
which they are grown. The winery produces both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from
vineyards throughout Burgundy, from Premier Crus to well-priced village wines like
their 2009 Rully. On the nose, this Chardonnay is toasty and smoky with just a hint of
lemongrass and stone fruit. In the mouth, it is refined, restrained and distinctly French.
Its prominence of toasted oak, the most dominant of its aromas, doesn't overshadow
the subtle peach and pear fruit flavors or the bright, lemon acidity. The wine finishes
reasonably long with an interesting hint of spice. A good Chardonnay for summer, the
Rully would pair well with a chilled, raw seafood platter or a poached lobster salad. It
would also make a nice accompaniment to simple poultry dishes like a roast chicken or
a lemon and herb-marinated, grilled turkey tenderloin or quail. For a light supper, try it
with a charcuterie plate and a few medium to well-aged cow and sheeps' milk cheeses.
Rating: 13.5/20
Price: $20
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