This ancient fortress dating from the 12th century.

WINE ESTATE
• This ancient fortress dating from the 12th century is owned by the Counts of Ternay and is the emblem of the village of Rully.
• Nearly half of its 30 hectares are classified as Premier Crus, producing approximately 80% white wines and 20% red wines.
• Antonin Rodet manages the Estate since 1986.

GRAPE VARIETY
• 100 % Pinot Noir.

VINIFICATION
• The grapes are hand harvested, sorted out then totally destemmed. After 12 days of maceration, the must is fermented in temperature-controlled vats. The cap is punched down twice a day during the alcoholic fermentation. The malolactic fermentation is completed at 100%. The maturation is then carried out in oak barrels (20% new oak) during 14 months, and then bottled in traditional Burgundy bottles.

FOOD PAIRING
• Enjoy ideally at 14-16°C with
• Red meat in sauce
• White meat
• Roasted poultry
• Fish in red wine sauce
• Rich cheeses

TASTING NOTES
Visual : Shiny and deep ruby-red color.
Nose : Fruity with aromas of black berries with notes of chocolate and toast.
Palate : Packed with fruits with flavors of morello cherry, kirsh and torrefaction. The tannins are ripe and well integrated, with a satin-textured finish.