Philippe Colin - Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022

Founded in 2004, Domaine Philippe Colin is a premier estate in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, located in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy. Philippe Colin, a winemaker from a lineage that has cultivated wines for generations, established the domain after splitting from the family’s larger estate, Colin-Deléger. Today, the estate spans 5 hectares and produces both red and white wines, spread across 11 appellations. Philippe’s focus remains on respecting nature, while his son, Simon, now manages 9 hectares of vines, continuing the family’s winemaking tradition.

In the Colin family, generations have succeeded one another, producing great vintages and preserving the family’s winemaking traditions. Philippe passed most of his vines to Simon starting with the 2021 vintage. This gradual handover allows Philippe to dedicate time to both winemaking and managing Topiary Wines, an estate he owns in Franschhoek, South Africa. Despite his international interests, Philippe remains deeply connected to Burgundy, where he continues to offer a balanced range of white and red wines.

Philippe follows a minimal-intervention approach, known as lutte raisonnée, which emphasizes sustainability and the natural development of the vines. The grapes are handpicked at optimal ripeness, ensuring freshness and balance in the wines. In the cellar, modern technology is combined with traditional techniques to closely monitor the fermentation process while keeping the focus on preserving the integrity and freshness of the fruit. The wines are aged in French oak barrels for 10 to 15 months, with careful management to avoid overpowering the natural flavors.

Direct pneumatic pressing, ageing for 12 months in 500-liter barrels (2/3 new barrels), followed by mass ageing in stainless steel tanks for 6 months.

“An ethereal version, offering lime blossom, lemon curd and hazelnut notes. There's a hint of citronella aligned with the elegant frame of this silky, harmonious white as it builds to the long, pastry- and mineral-infused aftertaste. This is all about subtlety and finesse. Drink now through 2032.” - 96 Points, Wine Spectator

“Pale clear lemon. There is barely any bouquet at all at first. On the palate the clean, clear cut typical white fruit expresses itself very well. Fresh apples, a light citrus note, freshly mown grass, this is elegant while the intensity comes from the quality of tensile backbone rather than overt power. A delicious Chevalier-Montrachet in the making.” - 96 Jasper Morris MW

“From a .28 ha parcel. Cool, pure and restrained aromas include those of mineral reduction, green apple, spiced pear and a lovely range of floral elements, all of which is trimmed in enough wood to notice. One again, the mouthfeel of the almost painfully intense middleweight flavors is super-sleek while flashing an almost pungent minerality on the cuts-like-a-knife, wonderfully long and youthfully austere finish. This is potentially superb though one that makes clear that it is constructed for the longer-haul.” - 95 Burghound

Producer: Philippe Colin

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Chardonnay

Appellation: Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml