Rully Blanc, Les Thivaux 2024, Michel Juillot

Rully "Les Thivaux" 2024, Domaine Michel Juillot

Rully is a highlight within the Côte Chalonnaise. While prices in the Côte de Beaune continue to rise, Domaine Michel Juillot offers impressive precision and character at a balanced price point. "Les Thivaux" is a clear representation of chalky-soil Chardonnay: crisp, mineral-driven, and focused.

With a pale gold color, the wine opens with subtle aromas of white pepper and light spice. On the palate, it reveals a defined structure with salinity, fresh acidity, and a hint of cool menthol. Crisp pear notes develop as the wine breathes, leading into a clean, mineral finish.

Key Highlights

• Terroir: Chardonnay grown on a southwest-facing slope.
• Oak Treatment: Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with only 10% new oak to preserve balance.
• Viticulture: HVE3-certified sustainable farming using native yeasts.
• Profile: Crisp white fruit, salinity, and a precise mineral core.
• Aging Potential: Enjoyable now, with structure to age through 2031.

Food Pairings

• Seafood: Salmon gravlax or cured fish dishes.
• Terrines: Poultry or jellied fish terrines.
• Cheese: Aged goat cheese or authentic Comté.
• Serving Temperature: Best served between 14°C and 15°C.

The 2024 Vintage The 2024 growing season presented challenges, including heavy rainfall, frost, and hail, requiring constant vineyard management by the Juillot family. While yields were reduced, the resulting white wines are remarkably fresh, rounded, and saline, with vibrant acidity.

About Domaine Michel Juillot Based in Mercurey, the Juillot family has cultivated vines for generations. Today, Laurent and his son Pierre (5th generation) manage the estate. They combine tradition with modern techniques, such as using a vertical press and gravity-fed cellar movements to preserve freshness and energy in the wine.