Bruno Colin Chassagne Montrachet '1er Cru En Remilly' 2020
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$190.00
Michel Colin was the third generation in his family to grow grapes in Burgundy within the prestigious Côte de Beaune. When he retired in 2003, he handed the property over to his sons, Philippe and Bruno, who split the holdings between them to bottle under separate labels. With the help of his wife, Stéphanie, Bruno farms eight hectares of land, in thirty different parcels scattered over five communes, with sometimes as little as just a few rows per parcel. To farm under these circumstances is quintessentially Burgundian, where the old Napoleonic codes of inheritance (evolved from Roman law) divide property equally among offspring. Parcels farmed by any one family continue to get smaller and smaller as they are distributed among relatives.
He bottles Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Santenay, and Maranges. In the old family winery in the center of the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, he vinifies over twenty cuvées separately, more than half of which are premier cru! He uses traditional vinification methods and ages his wines anywhere from twelve to eighteen months in barrel, though he tends to vinify each parcel in a similar fashion. Bruno’s style shows beautiful balance, both aromatically and texturally, while showcasing the delicate minerality and nuanced complexity of each vineyard.
The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Remilly appellation is a small parcel covering 1 ha 56 total surface area and is cultivated by just 6 producers. Situated on the hillside just above Chevalier-Montrachet, En Remilly connects the 3 communes of Chassagne-Montrachet, PulignyMontrachet and Saint-Aubin.
Ageing: 12 months in oak barrels (between 20 and 25% new oak) and 3 to 6 months in vats. Tasting: Elegant, clean and precise with exceptional balance. A true reflection of its terroir with mineral notes and excellent ageing potential.
Producer: Bruno Colin
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Varietal: Chardonnay
Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Vintage: 2020
Size: 750ml