Domaine de l Écette

Domaine de L'Ecette

A family estate in Rully (71150), on the Côte Chalonnaise, in Burgundy. 18 hectares of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Aligoté on clay-limestone soils. Up to 130,000 bottles a year, exclusively from the estate's vines, sold direct. Rully, Bouzeron and Bourgogne Aligoté.

Located in Rully, on the famous Côte Chalonnaise, Domaine de L'Ecette passionately cultivates the art of traditional Burgundian winemaking. Benefiting from a terroir known for the richness of its clay-limestone soils and its ideal exposure, the estate showcases two emblematic Burgundy varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These varieties express themselves here with finesse, giving birth to balanced, elegant and authentic wines, true reflections of their terroir.

Between tradition and modernity

Domaine de L'Ecette produces up to 130,000 bottles a year, all from its own vines. This independence guarantees a consistency of style and a demand for quality with every vintage. The estate's philosophy rests on a deep respect for the terroir, a controlled vinification and the transmission of a living winegrowing heritage, rooted in authentic Burgundy.

Rully Blanc Les Gaudoirs

White - AOC Rully (Chardonnay)

A great classic of the estate: a Rully white with a silky texture and a mineral finish. The elegance of Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnay, precise and racy.

La Gaudine & Rully Blanc Maizières

Whites - AOC Rully (Chardonnay)

Two characterful Rully whites: La Gaudine, all freshness and balance, and Maizières, subtle and aromatic. Burgundian Chardonnay in its finest expression.

The reds of Rully

Clos de Vésignot, Brange, Les Saint Jacques (Pinot Noir)

The estate's Pinot Noirs: the Clos de Vésignot, deep and structured, as well as Brange and Les Saint Jacques, with bright fruit and beautiful length. Elegant reds of the Côte Chalonnaise.

Bouzeron Les Corcelles

White - AOC Bouzeron (Aligoté Doré)

A fine expression of Aligoté Doré, in AOC Bouzeron, the only Burgundy village appellation dedicated to Aligoté. A lively, fine and gastronomic white.

Bourgogne Aligoté

White - AOC Bourgogne (Aligoté)

Juicy and thirst-quenching, a wine of pleasure all in freshness. Aligoté in its convivial version, perfect as an aperitif and with starters.

Wines of Rully and the Côte Chalonnaise, direct

Which Domaine de L'Ecette wine to discover first, a mineral Rully white or a Côte Chalonnaise Pinot Noir?

For a mineral, elegant white, a Rully white in Chardonnay (Les Gaudoirs, La Gaudine or Maizières). For a red with red-fruit notes, a Rully Pinot Noir (Clos de Vésignot, Brange or Les Saint Jacques). And for a lively wine of pleasure, Aligoté (Bourgogne Aligoté or Bouzeron Les Corcelles).

Where is Domaine de L'Ecette located?

In Rully (71150), on the Côte Chalonnaise, in Burgundy. The estate benefits from a terroir known for the richness of its clay-limestone soils and an ideal exposure for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

What is the history of Domaine de L'Ecette?

The story begins in 1983, when Jean Daux settled in Rully and farmed 9 hectares of vines. His son Vincent took over in 1997 after wine studies and expanded the estate, which now reaches 18 hectares, of which 67% in white varieties and 33% in reds.

Is Domaine de L'Ecette organic or certified?

To date, no environmental certification (organic, HVE) is communicated for the estate. Vinification is carried out with respect for the traditional methods of Burgundy, with modern techniques for perfect control of fermentations and ageing. Each bottle comes exclusively from the estate's own grapes, a guarantee of traceability and authenticity.

Which grape varieties make up Domaine de L'Ecette?

The two emblematic Burgundy varieties: Chardonnay for the whites and Pinot Noir for the reds. The estate also grows Aligoté, notably Aligoté Doré in AOC Bouzeron, for lively, thirst-quenching whites.

What are the cuvees of Domaine de L'Ecette?

For whites: Rully Blanc Les Gaudoirs, La Gaudine, Rully Blanc Maizières (Chardonnay), Bouzeron Les Corcelles (Aligoté Doré) and Bourgogne Aligoté. For reds: Clos de Vésignot, Brange and Les Saint Jacques (Pinot Noir). A complete range from the Côte Chalonnaise.

What is the Rully Blanc Les Gaudoirs?

A great classic of the estate: a Rully white in Chardonnay with a silky texture and a mineral finish. It illustrates the elegance and precision of the Côte Chalonnaise whites, ideal at the table.

What is the Domaine de L'Ecette Bouzeron?

The Bouzeron Les Corcelles cuvee, from Aligoté Doré. Bouzeron is the only Burgundy village appellation dedicated to the Aligoté variety: a lively, fine and gastronomic white, far more refined than Aligoté's usual image.

Which red wines does Domaine de L'Ecette offer?

Rully Pinot Noirs: the Clos de Vésignot, deep and structured, as well as Brange and Les Saint Jacques, with bright fruit and beautiful length. Elegant, authentic reds of the Côte Chalonnaise.

What is the Côte Chalonnaise?

A sub-region of Burgundy, south of the Côte de Beaune, around villages such as Rully and Bouzeron. Its clay-limestone soils and exposure give elegant, accessible Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, as well as fine Aligotés.

How many bottles does Domaine de L'Ecette produce?

The estate produces up to 130,000 bottles a year, all from its own vines. This independence guarantees a consistency of style and a demand for quality with every vintage.

Can you buy the Domaine de L'Ecette wines directly?

Yes: the estate sells its production directly. The cuvees are available here, direct from the winegrower, shipped with care, across France and Europe.

Direct from the winegrower, the elegance of the Côte Chalonnaise

Domaine de L'Ecette: a family estate in Rully (71150), on the Côte Chalonnaise, in Burgundy. Created in 1983 by Jean Daux and taken over by his son Vincent in 1997; 18 hectares of which 67% in whites and 33% in reds, on clay-limestone soils. Grapes: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as Aligoté (Aligoté Doré in Bouzeron). Traditional Burgundian vinification and modern techniques; up to 130,000 bottles a year, exclusively from the estate's vines, sold direct.

Cuvees: Rully Blanc Les Gaudoirs, La Gaudine, Rully Blanc Maizières (Chardonnay), Bouzeron Les Corcelles (Aligoté Doré), Bourgogne Aligoté, and the reds Clos de Vésignot, Brange and Les Saint Jacques (Pinot Noir)