Burgundy
Domaine Bruno Colin - Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru - La Truffière - Blanc - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
3-star rating in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Guide RVF 2024: 95/100
Guide B+D 2024: 94/100
Wine:
From a stonier part of the appellation, with vines aged between 35 and 70 years, the 2021 white Puligny-Montrachet La Truffière 1er Cru shows finesse, with a luminous body, releasing sapid fruit bursting with freshness, where citrus and salinity coat the finish with a fine texture. Powerful and masterful, absolutely perfect! Rated 95/100 RVF.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Aged for 12 months in 350-litre barrels, 15-20% of which are new, then 4-6 months in vats before bottling.Parcel of 0.49 ha. Soil: clay-limestone. Vines planted in 1952 and 1987.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.Food and wine pairing:
Fillet of sole with tarragon butter, Bresse poultry in a light cream sauce, sweetbreads with white truffles.Cellar aging:
From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts.
Catapulted in a very short time among the legends of Burgundy, awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, Domaine Bruno Colin stands as an undisputed reference in Chassagne-Montrachet. Since 2004, this exceptional winemaker has charted a flawless course, committed to organic farming, and championing a pure and sophisticated interpretation of Burgundy's chardonnay.
Mainly spread across Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, and Saint-Aubin, his vineyard spans 9 impeccably maintained hectares, a testament to wines that are straight and streamlined, masterfully vinified, with outstanding aging management and tension.
These wines impress with their textural precision, both in whites and reds, and their coherence with their original terroir.