Domaine Jaeger-Defaix

Burgundy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Rully's Premier Cru vineyards.

Domaine Jaeger-Defaix works the limestone and clay soils of Rully, a Premier Cru appellation in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise. The domaine's portfolio centers on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—the classical Burgundian pair—each expressing the mineral character and structure the region is known for. Clos du Chapitre Rully Premier Cru, a Pinot Noir, anchors the red offerings. On the white side, Les Cloux and Rabource, both Chardonnay-based Premier Cru bottlings, demonstrate the precision and balance the appellation can achieve. These wines have drawn assessment from Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Decanter. Rully itself occupies a middle ground in Burgundy's hierarchy: serious enough to merit Premier Cru designation, yet less stratospheric in price than the Côte d'Or to the north. The domaine's approach reflects this positioning—focused winemaking without pretense.