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Bruno Colin, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 2016
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
(40 hectoliters per hectare): Aromas of lemon cream, pear, white flowers and white pepper, plus a whiff of menthol. Smooth in texture but quite dry, even austere, conveying a touch of mineral reduction to its flavors of lemon peel, white peach and grapefruit zest. Colin's vines are situated in the lieu-dit Francemont.
About the Producer
Large swathes of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or are owned by branches of the extended Colin family and in Chassagne-Montrachet, Bruno Colin is the name to watch. Bruno inherited his vineyards when his father, Michel Colin-Deléger’s estate was divided between him and his brother, Philippe. His first vintage was 2004 and he has succeeded brilliantly in building up an impressive domaine of his own. He vinifies his wines in both his father’s beautiful old cellars in the centre of Chassagne-Montrachet, and now, a brand new cellar opposite the church. He owns 8.75 hectares of vineyards spread across Puligny-Montrachet, St-Aubin, Santenay and Dezize-les-Maranges. His finest assets are the quality of his eight premier cru vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet. Bruno’s success is attributed to his ability to reflect the uniqueness of each vineyard, and his skill in creating expressive and alluring wines.
