Domaine Bruno Colin - Santenay - Vieilles Vignes - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Santenay Vieilles Vignes Red comes from a 0.71-hectare plot of Pinot Noir planted in 1959, aged for a year in barrels—20% of which were new. This is a Pinot that’s both rich and supple, with an airy, lifted profile and expressive, layered fruit aromas that shine in this outstanding vintage. A true ambassador for Burgundy and the elegant style of Bruno Colin.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% destemmed. Fermentation for around two weeks with minimal intervention. Aged for 12 months in 350-liter barrels, 15-20% of which are new, then 4-6 months in vats before bottling.
Vines on 0.71 hectares in Les Prarons-Dessus (below Clos Tavannes), planted in 1959, organically grown (uncertified).

Color:

Bright red, with beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruits.

Palate:

Full of charm and brilliance, this wine reveals a rich, supple, very airy Pinot with expressive and complex fruity notes

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Pâté en croûte, roasted or grilled red and white meats, veal loin with chanterelle mushrooms, mature cheeses.

Cellar aging:

Starting today, until 2031 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Bruno Colin, awarded two stars in the French wine guide RVF, stands as one of the undisputed benchmarks of Chassagne Montrachet. Since 2004, this remarkable winemaker has charted a flawless course, working organically and defending a pure, elegant vision of Burgundy Chardonnay.

His nine hectares are spread mainly across Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet and Saint Aubin, tended with impeccable care. The result is wines that are sleek, finely etched and masterfully crafted, marked by striking freshness and barrel ageing handled with rare precision.

Both the Whites and the Reds impress with their refined textures and their faithful expression of their terroirs.