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Bruno Colin, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru La Truffiere 2020
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet La Truffière 1er Cru is tight and crisp on the nose: Granny Smiths, Conference pear and light crushed stony aromas. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, taut and fresh, tapering slightly towards the finish that just needs a little more complexity and nuance. Fine overall though.
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.
