Domaine A. et P. de Villaine operates in Bouzéron, a village within the Côte Chalonnaise in Burgundy known for elegant, mineral-driven whites. The domaine focuses on Chardonnay from premier cru vineyard sites in the nearby Rully appellation. Rully 1er Cru Les Margotés, the flagship expression, demonstrates the precision and structure characteristic of the region's limestone-rich terroirs. Complementary bottlings—Rully 1er Cru 'Rabourcé' and Rully 1er Cru 'Cloux'—offer distinct expressions of Chardonnay from individual parcels, each reflecting subtle variations in soil and exposure. The wines have been assessed by Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Advocate. Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnays occupy a distinctive middle ground in Burgundy's hierarchy: more structured and age-worthy than Mâcon, yet more approachable than the grand crus of the Côte d'Or. These bottlings exemplify that balance—layered, mineral, and built for the table.