Bruno Colin : Chassagne-Montrachet Village 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Chassagne-Montrachet Village 2024 by Bruno Colin

Tasting

Appearance
Displaying a pure and bright yellow hue, this wine reveals a beautiful clarity.

Nose
Expressive and generous, the nose exudes an intensely fruity aromatic profile. It reveals notes of yellow citrus fruits harmoniously intertwined with stone fruit aromas such as peach, apricot and mirabelle plum.

Palate
Round and fleshy, the palate charms with its richness and indulgent texture. A lively, refined acidity balances this generosity, extending into a lingering finish marked by a beautiful mineral and saline tension.

Food and wine pairings
This white wine pairs wonderfully with delicate seafood, shellfish or white fish such as turbot and sole. It will also accompany fine roasted poultry with cream and mushrooms, as well as cooked pressed cheeses such as an aged Comté.

Serving and cellaring
Accessible in its youth thanks to its vibrant fruit, this Chassagne-Montrachet Village 2024 also boasts fine ageing potential and can be cellared until around 2034.

The purity and indulgence of a white wine from Chassagne-Montrachet by Bruno Colin

The estate
Descended from a long line of winegrowers from the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, the founder of the estate, Bruno Colin, honed his skills at the family estate from 1993 onwards. In 2003, following the division of his father's estate, he founded his own eponymous domaine. Still at the helm of the property today, Bruno Colin cultivates a 8.75-hectare vineyard spread across prestigious appellations. He stands out for his determination to translate the typicity of each terroir with precision and emotion.

The vineyard
The vines that give rise to this Chassagne-Montrachet flourish in the heart of the famous Burgundian "golden triangle". Resting on clay-limestone soils that are sometimes marly, the vineyard enjoys excellent exposure. The estate favours an environmentally respectful approach, with mechanical soil work, ploughing and a move towards organic farming to preserve the vitality of the terroirs.

The vintage
The 2024 vintage was marked by capricious weather, combining heavy rainfall, a lack of sunshine and episodes of frost or hail. However, the area benefited from slightly milder conditions and better flowering. A sunny September ultimately allowed optimal ripeness to be reached. Despite very low yields, the health of the berries proved exceptional thanks to rigorous sorting.

Winemaking and ageing
After hand-harvesting and meticulous sorting in the vineyard, the vinification of this Chassagne-Montrachet Village 2024 takes place naturally, with fermentation in temperature-controlled vats. Ageing then takes place over 12 months in 350-litre oak barrels, of which 15 to 20% are new. The wine finally rests for 4 to 6 months in vat to perfect its harmony before bottling.

Grape variety
This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay.