Domaine Bruno Colin - Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru - Morgeot - White - 2022

Wine:

From 0.41 hectares of vines planted in 1963, the 2022 White Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot stands out for its remarkable finesse and pronounced minerality. With notes of candied lemon, a hint of salinity, and perfectly ripe fruit, it unfolds across a broad, expressive palate with impressive persistence and balance. This is a powerful, savoury wine, driven by intense salinity and destined for long ageing. Rated 93/100 by RVF, it’s a superb example of the appellation’s potential.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 12 months in 350-litre barrels, 15-20% of which are new, then 4-6 months in vats before bottling. Vines on 0.41 ha, on the ‘Francemont’ plot, planted in 1963, organically grown (not certified).

Color:

Intense, brilliant gold.

Nose:

Aromas of preserved lemon mixed with mineral notes.

Palate:

Elegant and mineral-driven, with perfectly ripe flavours, this cuvée delivers a powerful, savoury profile supported by intense salinity. Its broad structure is both persistent and expressive, offering depth and refinement in every sip.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

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

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033 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.