Domaine Bruno Colin - Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru - Morgeot - White - 2023

Wine:

From a 0.41-hectare parcel planted back in 1963, the 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot White is a wine of striking finesse and pronounced minerality. Full of energy and texture, it reveals aromas of candied lemon, a delicate saline touch, and beautifully ripe fruit flavours. The palate is generous and persistent, with a deep, well-structured frame. This is a powerful and flavour-packed wine, driven by intense saline tension and built for long aging.

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 on 0.41 ha, on the “Francemont” plot, planted in 1963, organically grown (not certified).

Color:

Intense and brilliant gold.

Nose:

Aromas of candied lemon mixed with mineral notes.

Palate:

All finesse and minerality, with ripe fruity notes, this wine reveals powerful, sapid flavors supported by intense salinity, with good volume, persistence, and a full finish.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Foie gras, saffron risotto with scallops, sea bass in a salt crust, roasted lobster, Bresse chicken with a light cream sauce.

Cellar aging:

Starting today, until 2034 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Catapulted into the ranks of Burgundy legends and awarded two stars in the French wine guide RVF, Domaine Bruno Colin 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.