Maison Deux Montille Soeur et Frere Rully

Maison Deux Montille Soeur et Frère Rully is a 100% Chardonnay white Burgundy from the Rully appellation in Côte Chalonnaise, bottled at 12.5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2018 vintage earned 91 points from Tim Atkin, MW, and the wine is sourced from organically farmed vines more than 50 years old — a striking pedigree for a village-level Burgundy at this price tier.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12.5%  |  Origin: Rully, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France  |  100% Chardonnay  |  Producer: Maison Deux Montille Soeur et Frère

Production & Heritage

Maison Deux Montille is a négociant house founded in 2003 by siblings Alix and Etienne de Montille, scions of one of Burgundy's most respected winemaking families. The Rully cuvée is sourced from the lieu-dit "Les Chaponnières du Dessus" in the northern portion of the Rully appellation near Chagny, where old vines are planted at the bottom of the slope on deep, clay-rich soils. Alix de Montille vinifies this wine entirely in stainless steel tanks, where it rests for four months before release — a deliberate choice to preserve the grape's primary fruit character and mineral tension rather than layering on oak influence.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with fresh green apple and peach skin, followed by light floral scents and a subtle citrus undercurrent. A faint herbaceous note of cut grass adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit.

Taste: On entry, the palate is medium-bodied with bright, well-judged acidity and a seductive, smooth mouthfeel. The mid-palate builds with ripe pear and citrus flavors, underscored by a pronounced minerality and gentle grip that reflect the clay-dominant terroir.

Finish: The finish is clean and moderately long, marked by a refreshing touch of salinity and lingering citrus peel. It leaves a balanced, crisp impression that invites another sip.

How to Drink Deux Montille Rully

Serve lightly chilled at 10–12°C to let the mineral and fruit character fully express. This wine is a natural match for food-forward settings rather than heavy cocktail duty. Pair it alongside a Kir — the classic Burgundian apéritif of Crème de Cassis and white Burgundy — where the Rully's acidity and salinity cut through the liqueur's sweetness. It also works beautifully as the base for a French 75 riff, substituting Champagne with this vibrant Chardonnay for a more textured, less austere result. For a spritz-style serve, combine with a splash of elderflower tonic to amplify the wine's floral aromatics.

Best For

• Introducing a Burgundy-curious friend to Côte Chalonnaise terroir
• Weeknight dinners that call for a serious but not extravagant white
• Spring and summer entertaining where freshness matters more than richness
• Building a collection of village-level Burgundy across multiple appellations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Deux Montille Rully taste like? It is a fresh, mineral-driven Chardonnay with green apple, pear, and citrus flavors supported by bright acidity and a saline finish. The overall impression is smooth and elegant rather than rich or oaky.

How does Deux Montille Rully compare to Côte de Beaune Chardonnays? Rully wines are widely recognized as offering quality comparable to many Côte de Beaune whites at a significantly lower price point. Where entry-level Côte de Beaune villages can lean toward richer, rounder profiles with more oak, the Deux Montille Rully emphasizes pure fruit, minerality, and freshness from its stainless-steel vinification.

Is Deux Montille Rully good for sipping on its own? Yes — its balanced acidity, moderate body, and mineral complexity make it engaging enough to drink without food, though it truly excels at the table with lighter dishes.

Where is Deux Montille Rully made? The wine is produced by Maison Deux Montille, a Burgundy négociant house, from the lieu-dit Les Chaponnières du Dessus in the northern part of the Rully appellation, Côte Chalonnaise, near the town of Chagny.

What foods pair well with Deux Montille Rully? Goat cheese, particularly Crottin de Chavignol, mirrors the wine's acidity and salinity. Grilled white fish such as sole or sea bass lets the mineral character shine. Roast chicken with herbs echoes the wine's subtle herbaceous notes. Shellfish — especially oysters or steamed mussels — amplify the saline finish. A simple risotto with spring vegetables complements its medium body and freshness.

What sizes does Deux Montille Rully come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle.

Is Deux Montille Rully worth the price? It positions as a mid-range Burgundy that punches above its weight, drawing on 50-year-old organically farmed vines and a respected family négociant label. For drinkers seeking genuine Burgundian character without the premium of Côte d'Or appellations, it represents strong value.

Why Deux Montille Rully?

What separates this wine from the crowded field of Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnays is the specificity of its source: a single lieu-dit of half-century-old, organically farmed vines on deep clay soils, handled by a family whose roots in Burgundy viticulture run generations deep. The decision to vinify entirely in stainless steel is not a shortcut but a stylistic commitment — Alix de Montille prioritizes transparency of terroir over winemaking artifice. With a 91-point score from Tim Atkin, MW, it has the critical validation to match the pedigree. For anyone exploring Burgundy's less celebrated appellations, this Rully is a compelling argument that great Chardonnay does not require a Meursault or Puligny price tag.