Rully 2024 Vintage: A Focus on Terroir and Character
David Lefort, the president of the Rully wine growers’ syndicate, has begun a second four-year term, aiming to enhance the understanding of Rully’s terroirs. In 2024, his efforts resulted in the release of detailed maps that provide insight into the village’s subsoil, essential amid recent dry seasons.
Rully features 20 producers, with five certified organic, while a portion of the crop continues to be sold to co-operatives and large négociants, such as Antonin Rodet, owned by Boisset since 2009. Most local producers now bottle their own wines. With 23 premier crus across 113 hectares, the average price of village land has soared to €250,000 per hectare, although it remains more affordable than Côte d’Or wines, allowing négociants to offer reasonably priced options from Rully.
The weather leading up to the harvest was wet until mid-July, followed by favorable conditions in August. Although producers can add sugar through chaptalization, yields varied significantly, influencing sweetness levels. Generally, whites performed better than reds, with yields for whites averaging 20–25hl/ha and reds dropping as low as 10hl/ha.
The 2024 Rully whites are characterized by freshness and vibrancy. Some producers engaged in bâtonnage to add depth, while others opted for extended aging on lees to preserve the wines’ purity. The vintage has produced expressive wines reflecting their terroirs, with notable improvements in quality compared to the 2000s. Producers have noted that the whites exhibit a classic minerality and elegance, with potential to age beautifully.
Domaine Michel Briday reported that their 2024 whites feature a fresh and pure style, with an emphasis on crispness. Conversely, wines from David Lefort highlight minerality and are intentionally designed to respect the terroir, avoiding overt oak influences.
Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial, an estate with a long family history, employs a cautious approach to vinification, emphasizing phenolic maturity while managing yields. His reds are destemmed, with a preference for greater precision than tannin extraction. The result is lively wines showcasing both brightness and balance.
Marie Jacqueson from Domaine P&M Jacqueson noted that their yields were affected by adverse weather, yet they managed to achieve natural sugar levels of 12.5% ABV. The wines exhibit a delightful richness combined with freshness, reminiscent of previous vintages.
Several producers across Rully highlighted the terroir’s influence in 2024, with attributes such as minerality and acidity standing out. This aspect is particularly noted in wines from historical estates, like Domaine Jaeger-Defaix, whose standout performance this year affirming the potential in 2024.
Overall, the wines from Rully’s 2024 vintage have shown promising characteristics, including purity, expression of terroir, and an ability to age well. As producers refine their practices, the quality of Rully wines continues to ascend, marking a significant evolution in this Burgundy subregion.
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