Bruno Colin
,Chassagne-Montrachet (Burgundy)
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru «Blanchot Dessus» AOC
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Winemaker | Bruno Colin |
| Alcohol | 13% vol. |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| 75 cl | CHF 229.00 |
Winemaking
This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru comes from a tiny 0.13-hectare plot planted exclusively with Chardonnay vines. The vines were planted in 1977 and grow on clay and limestone soil. The vineyard is organically farmed, using mechanical soil cultivation and gentle ploughing. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected directly in the vineyard. The site lies at the foot of the legendary Grand Cru Montrachet, in a small, triangular basin. This Premier Cru appellation –formerly known as «Blanchot-Bâtard-Montrachet» – was once on the verge of being granted Grand Cru status. Its neighboring site, «Les Criots», was officially classified as a Grand Cru under the name «Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet» by decree on July 31, 1937. The total area of this exceptional appellation is only 1.17 hectares. The wine is aged for 12 months in 350-liter oak barrels, 15 to 20% of which are new, followed by an additional 4 to 6 months of maturation in stainless steel tanks before bottling.
Our tasting note
Rich straw yellow in the glass. The nose is full-bodied and rounded, with aromas of white blossoms and fresh fruits. On the palate, it impresses with its concentration, precision, and an almost ethereal elegance – qualities that undoubtedly make it worthy of Grand Cru status. The harmonious balance between fruity and floral notes gives it depth and complexity. A wine that captivates the palate and lingers long after the last sip.
Bruno Colin
Bruno Colin is a passionate winemaker with a solid technical and commercial education from the prestigious wine school of Beaune. In 1993, he joined the family estate Michel Colin-Deleger, where he worked alongside his parents and his brother. In 2003, the family decided to divide the estate into three independent domaines: Domaine Michel Colin-Deleger, Domaine Philippe Colin, and Domaine Bruno Colin. The following year, Bruno vinified his first vintage under his own name – the beginning of an independent success story. Today, Bruno Colin cultivates around 8.55 hectares of vineyards in some of the most prestigious terroirs of the Côte de Beaune – including the communes of Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Santenay, and Dezize-les-Maranges. With a total of 20 appellations – among them eight Premiers Crus in Chassagne-Montrachet – Bruno places the utmost importance on expressing the unique character of each plot. With a fine sense of balance and elegance, he captures the individuality of each parcel in his wines – precise, nuanced, and full of personality.
