Domaine Rois Mages - Les Cailloux 2013

Rully|White wine

4/5 (5 customers)

16/20

RVF (G&M)

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“The lime-green hue of the wine evolves in the glass. From the very first sip, rich, lingering fruit gives way to a clean, lingering finish. Enjoy now or over the next two years with frog legs.” (The 2016 Guide to Wine Bargains - Gerbelle & Maurange)

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Estate

Domaine Rois Mages

Vintage

Les Cailloux

Vintage

2013

Designation

Rully

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

very stony clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

at peak ripeness

Winemaking

Pneumatic pressing. Cold settling. Inoculation with native yeasts. Vinification in oak barrels. Natural malolactic fermentation.

Livestock farming

aged in oak barrels on fine lees, with stirring every two weeks

Alcohol content

12.5%

Eye

dress with golden highlights

Nose

aromas of white flowers and English candy

Palate

A rich, mineral-driven structure. Good length with a hint of liveliness.

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

It pairs well with river fish, frog legs, snails, Bresse poultry, and capon with foie gras.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2016 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The Domaine des Rois Mages was founded in 1984 by Anne-Sophie Debavelaere and has since expanded to include vineyards in Rully, Bouzeron, and Beaune, now comprising 11 hectares managed using sustainable viticulture practices. Anne-Sophie’s son, Félix, who has been involved since the 2009 vintage, is increasingly finding his footing at the estate, ensuring a smooth transition.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Anne-Sophie Debavelaere established her winery in Rully in 1984. She was later joined by her son Félix, then a young, newly graduated oenologist. Together, they now manage 11 hectares across several appellations.

RVF - Guide to the Best Wines Under €20 - Gerbelle & Maurange

RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Excellent)

About the wine:

The lime-green color of the wine evolves in the glass. From the very first sip, rich, lingering fruit gives way to a clean, lingering finish. Enjoy now or over the next two years with frog legs.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 5 reviews