Domaine Bruno Colin - Chassagne-Montrachet - Vieilles Vignes - Red - 2022

Wine:

Fresh and linear, the 2022 Red Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vigne, crafted from 50-year-old vines, showcases perfectly ripe and precise flavours. Its refined texture, depth, and elegance are truly captivating, with excellent ageing potential.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% de-stemmed. Vatting for a fortnight with minimum intervention. Aged for 12 months in 350-litre barrels, 15-20% of which are new, then 4-6 months in vats before bottling.
Vines on 0.83 ha, in 4 different localities: Bataudes, En l'Ormeau, Bouchon de Corvée and Les Houillères, planted in 1972 and 1979, organically grown (without certification).

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruits with a halo of fine spicy notes.

Palate:

Fresh and streamlined, with perfectly ripe, precise flavours, this cuvée captivates with its finesse, depth, and effortless elegance.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb terrine, fine beef, duck breast, stuffed capon, roast pigeon, mature Saint-Nectaire cheese.

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.