Domaine Bruno Colin - Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru - La Truffière - White - 2023

Wine:

From a particularly stony plot planted with vines aged 35 to 70 years, the 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru La Truffière White reveals itself with remarkable finesse. The texture is luminous and vibrant, offering subtle pastry notes alongside pure, lifted and concentrated fruit aromas. A firm mineral backbone anchors the wine, giving it both energy and depth. A beautifully controlled expression of power and precision.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 12 months in 350-liter barrels, 15-20% of which are new, then 4-6 months in vats before bottling.
Vines on 0.49 ha, planted in 1952 and 1987, organically grown (not certified).

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Beautiful citrus aromas punctuated by delicate pastry and almond notes.

Palate:

Slender and refined, with bright fruity notes, this wine is pure, light and dense, with a strong mineral character and well-controlled power.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Sole fillet with tarragon butter, Bresse chicken in a light cream sauce, veal sweetbreads with white truffles.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2035, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Now firmly established among the legends of Burgundy, and awarded 2 stars in the French wine guide RVF, Bruno Colin is a leading figure in Chassagne-Montrachet. Since 2004, this exceptional grower has followed an unwavering path, working organically and championing a pure, refined vision of Burgundian Chardonnay.

His 9-hectare estate—spread primarily across Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, and Saint-Aubin—is impeccably maintained, producing wines of clarity and precision. Each cuvée is masterfully vinified, with remarkable balance between tension and barrel aging.

Whether white or red, Bruno Colin’s wines impress with their finely tuned texture and their faithful expression of the terroir.