Domaine Bruno Colin - Chassagne-Montrachet - White - 2022

Wine:

Crafted from 9 different lieux-dits across 1.7 hectares, the 2022 White Chassagne-Montrachet reveals a dense, persistent palate that charms with finesse. This generous white is elegantly buttery, with vibrant notes of citrus and ripe fruit, underpinned by intense energy and invigorating bitterness. Its broad texture and indulgent character make it approachable even in its youth.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 12 months in 350-litre barrels, 15-20% of which are new, then 4-6 months in vats before bottling.
Vines covering 1.71 hectares in 9 different localities: En Journoblot, Voillenots, Poirier du Clos, Les Beuttes, Puits Merdreaux, La Canotte, La Platière, Les Benoites, Le Chêne, planted in 1955, 1985, 1992, 2002, 2005, 2014, 2015, 2016, organically grown (no certification).

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Aromas of citrus and ripe fruit, haloed by delicate buttery notes.

Palate:

Generous and full-bodied, with indulgent flavours, this cuvée delivers a dense, persistent palate packed with intense energy and invigorating bitterness.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Delicate charcuterie, foie gras, fine fish, white meats, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Now counted among Burgundy’s legends and awarded 2 stars by the French wine guide RVF, Domaine Bruno Colin is a benchmark name in Chassagne-Montrachet. Since 2004, this exceptional winemaker has followed a flawless path, embracing organic farming and crafting a pure, precise, and elegant vision of Burgundian Chardonnay.

With 9 impeccably maintained hectares spread across Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, and Saint-Aubin, the estate produces wines that are sharp, refined, and masterfully vinified, with remarkable balance between aging and tension.

Both the whites and reds impress with their precision, texture, and deep connection to their terroir, standing as some of the finest expressions of the region.