Winemaker Vincent Dureuil blended some of his top grapes from two separate organically raised vineyards for this lush, juicy and endlessly pleasing white. The nose is lively and spicy, with ample mineral notes. The vineyard's 60-year-old vines (ancient for Rully!) in 2008 were especially blessed with concentrated yet perfectly balanced fruit, with flavors that range from plush to plucky, and everything in between. Wonderfully juicy and chock-full of lemon energy; highly recommended.
2008 Dureuil white Burgundy
10.1.2010
What makes Vincent Dureuil’s whites so alluring is that they deliver all
the sophistication and complexity of truly great white Burgundy without
the attitude, or the high prices. Vincent himself is the type of guy
who could saunter into Ducasse with torn jeans and a T-shirt and still
get the best table—it’s not the trappings but the substance, the soul
behind the wine, which counts. Have you ever tried an Aligoté as
complex and cut as a young Puligny? You will chez Dureuil.
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Dureuil Bourgogne Aligote 2009
France
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Côte Chalonnaise-Burgundy
This is Aligote made with the care and craft dedicated to top white Burgundy, a lively and pure draught of summer sun and mineral energy. Crisp apples and pears mix with spring rain on the nose; the mouth is pure, chiseled and citrus-lined, with a clean, stony finish.
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Dureuil Bourgogne Blanc 2009
France
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Côte Chalonnaise-Burgundy
A complete and very pleasing blanc. White peaches and candied lemons show on the nose; the middle is juicy and savory, with yellow peaches, blood oranges and lots of lemon zest. Full yet balanced; a glorious mouthful of white Burgundy for a very reasonable price.
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Dureuil Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2009
France
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Côte Chalonnaise-Burgundy
As always winemaker Vincent Dureuil makes one of Burgundy’s most serious Passetoutgrain wines—his is 90% Pinot Noir and just 10% Gamay. In 2009 it is a gorgeous, gulpable and very juicy red, with lots of baking spices and energy on the nose and palate. Good structure, silky tannins and plenty of pleasure here.
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Dureuil Bourgogne Rouge 2009
France
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Côte Chalonnaise-Burgundy
A peppy and peppery red with plenty of energy and succulent fruit. All the concentration of 2009 is here without being too ponderous; lots of fresh, ripe sour red cherries and pomegranate aromas fill the nose. The mouth is deliciously pure and precise. Very good.
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Dureuil Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Gains 2009
France
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Côte Chalonnaise-Burgundy
A whole different level of refinement and poise; winemaker Vincent Dureuil’s Puligny is a textbook example of the herbal energy and mid-palate tension that this village delivers. Lemon oil and crushed oyster shells mix with fresh herbs on the nose; the mouth is fine and pure, with lots of yellow citrus fruit and a hint of fresh butter. Lovely and very fine.
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Dureuil Rully 1er Cru Vauvry Rouge 2009
France
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Côte Chalonnaise-Burgundy
A standout and a new addition to the already stunning Rully lineup from Dureuil. This chalk-rich, very steep vineyard delivers a Pinot of serious precision and grace; its cooler ruby/violet hues reveal a pin-point and expressive nose of white pepper and crushed red berries. Hints of pie crust, black cherries and raspberries show on the pure, delineated mouth—above all this is an elegant, feminine Burgundy with plenty of charm. A stupendous value, too.
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Dureuil Rully Blanc 1er Cru Meix Cadot 2009
France
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Côte Chalonnaise-Burgundy
A stunningly poised and elegant white that has again and again proven itself a treasure for the cellar. Stony structure and spice characterize the nose; the mouth is spicy and pure, with chalk, limes and concentrated white fruits. There’s enough stuffing here to unwind for ages. We’re enjoying bottles of this with 20 years of cellar age and they’re still fresh.
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Dureuil Rully Blanc 2009
France
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Côte Chalonnaise-Burgundy
This “straight” Rully has all the complexity of a premier cru yet is still a value in white Burgundy. A stony, crisp nose makes way for a supple and juicy middle of white fruits and citrus zest, perfectly poised and balanced. The crisp, long finish is lively with plenty of white pepper. Vincent blends four different vineyard plots for this wine.
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