Dureuil-Janthial

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Few domaines in Burgundy have quietly risen in reputation the way Dureuil-Janthial has over the past two decades. From his base in Rully, Vincent Dureuil has built a portfolio that seasoned Burgundy drinkers now seek out with the same enthusiasm as far grander appellations further north. What makes these wines so compelling is their combination of generosity and precision: ripe fruit from late harvesting, shaped by long pressing, careful elevage, and an instinctive feel for balance. The result is white Burgundy with remarkable clarity, texture, and tension, wines that consistently overdeliver and increasingly disappear into private cellars. For collectors who appreciate Burgundy that speaks clearly of place while overdelivering, this is a domaine worth paying very close attention to.

"Vincent Dureuil is talented, but he is also, on the one hand, immensely hardworking, and on the other, an experienced taster who drinks great wine on a regular basis. This is why his wines are so good... it was only a matter of time until Domaine Dureuil-Janthial became one of Burgundy's highly allocated producers." – William Kelley, Wine Advocate

The heart of the estate lies in Rully, where Dureuil has spent decades demonstrating just how expressive the best sites of the Cote Chalonnaise can be in the hands of a meticulous grower. Farming is essentially organic, harvest is intentionally later than many neighbors to capture full phenolic maturity, and the whites are treated with remarkable care: a long, firm pressing, fermentation in barrel, and extended elevage across two winters before bottling. These choices give the wines their signature texture and depth while preserving the brightness and mineral cut that make them so compelling at the table.

The premier cru whites from Rully remain the stars, particularly the old-vine parcels of Gresigny and Le Meix Cadot, which combine density, energy, and length in a way that consistently surprises even seasoned Burgundy drinkers. Alongside them are beautifully crafted village wines and a small glimpse of Puligny-Montrachet from Les Corvees des Vignes, offering a fascinating window into how Dureuil's restrained style translates to one of Burgundy's most famous villages. These are thoughtful, quietly confident wines that reward both curiosity and patience.