Rully Blanc ‘Chaponniere’ Domaine Ninot 2022

Domaine Ninot, Rully (Practicing Organic/Biodynamic methods)

Erell Ninot and her brother elaborate typical Cote Chalonnaise wines with a modern touch. After taking over the small 5 hectares Domaine from her father Erell has gradually increase the vineyards to 13 hectares and his now seconded by her younger brother Flavien. She has previously won the Trophée de Jeune Talent, Burgundy's best young winemaker award. Erell practices organic viticulture and winemaking protocol but chooses not to be officially certified, allowing her to craft consistently high quality wines in the rather fickle local Rully terroir. Rigorous manual vineyard work, low yields and respect for the soil, the vine and nature propel this fine domaine straight in to the top echelon of Chalonnaise producers. The delicately oaked whites are subtle but ripe with enough natural acidity. The reds are plump with poised Pinot fruit and soft tannins

The vines are at 230-250m on the way to Chagny, part of the northern prolongation of the hill of the Premiers Crus. Good weight and hit up front. The core is tighter with more focus.

Firm stone fruit has depth and satisfying complexity giving a more serious feel than the more easy-going La Barre. Good texture - whiff of cream and toffee implies this will broaden out perhaps - but good freshness holds to the end.