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Philippe Colin, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Demoiselles 2021
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Demoiselles 1er Cru comprises of just one new barrel this year. It comes from two parcels, 0.18ha, one replanted after 2016. It has a rather straightforward bouquet that lacks the mineralité that older vines would surely impart. Backward. The palate is well balanced with a smooth opening, quite creamy in texture with vanilla and almond; a touch of ginger perks up the finish. Better Les Demoiselles will come in the future.
About the Producer
Philippe Colin is a loyal fan of terroir in Chassagne-Montrachet and produces 20 to 25 different wines each year. The total area of Philippe Colin's vineyards is 13 hectares, with two-thirds being white and one-third being red. The focus is on Chassagne-Montrachet, but there are also wines from neighboring villages such as Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, and Santenay. Domaine Philippe Colin represents approximately 50% of the former Domaine Colin-Deléger. When their parents decided to retire, Philippe and his brother Bruno chose to split the estate in half. The last vintage produced together was in 2003. Domaine Colin-Deléger covered 18 hectares, and nine hectares were given to Philippe Colin's estate, which has since increased by four hectares. Up to 20% to 25% of new oak can be found in the cellar. Philippe Colin has been using a lot of large barrels since 2010. The integration of the wood is better with barrels of 450 or 500 liters. They use a 50/50 mix of large barrels and traditional 228-liter barrels, with the number of new oak trees used remaining the same.
