2021 Rully Rouge Cuvée Marey du Clos de Bellecroix la Folie Magnum

The 2021 Rully du Clos de Bellecroix Cuvée Marey comes from the east orientation of the vineyard, with just 34% lost compared to 62% in the rest of the vineyard since the vines are later ripening due to the poor limestone soils. Raised in barrel from three cooperages with 25% new oak, it has an open-knit, red cherry bouquet that takes time to cohere in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, smooth in texture, slightly lower in acidity than expected with an easy-drinking, refined finish. There is pedigree here, and it deserves a couple of years in bottle.