Domaine Bruno Colin - Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru - Les Vergers - White - 2023

Wine:

From a tiny 0.33-hectare plot in the Les Pasquelles vineyard, the 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Vergers White is a beautifully complete and elegant wine, with remarkable precision. Its refined notes of hazelnut and fresh fruit aromas are wrapped in a pure, sharply defined style, supported by a harmonious structure and a vibrant finish. Already a delight to drink in its youth, it also promises excellent aging potential.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 12 months in 350-liter barrels, 15 to 20% of which are new, then 4 to 6 months in vats before bottling.
Vines planted in 1974 and 1986 on 0.33 hectares in the “Les Pasquelles” area, organically grown (not certified).

Color:

Bright, clear golden yellow.

Nose:

Aromas of white fruit punctuated by hints of hazelnut.

Palate:

Pure and crisp with fresh, refined fruit, this wine offers a full, elegant juice that is extremely precise, with a harmonious structure and an energetic finish.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Foie gras, Bresse chicken with cream, grilled sea bass, langoustine carpaccio, scallops with supreme sauce.

Cellar aging:

Starting today, until 2034 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.