Marc Colin Chass Montrachet 1er Champs Gains 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Marc Colin
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet 1er Champs Gains
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy - Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet (1er Cru Les Champs Gains)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 92; Burghound 92; Jasper Morris 91–93; Vinous 91–93 (vintage reports/reviews)

Tasting Note
A medium‑to‑full bodied Premier Cru with pear, citrus oil, hazelnut and buttery pastry notes. Satiny texture, vibrant mid‑palate and precise, persistent finish; shows slight reduction initially—benefits from air.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, roast chicken, buttery scallops, creamy pasta, aged Comté. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, soy‑ginger scallops, seared tuna nigiri, roasted duck with hoisin, lightly spiced coconut‑based dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; gentle pressing, fermentation and élevage in oak barrels (mix of sizes), limited new oak, 11–18 months on the lees, minimal filtration to preserve purity.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Marc Colin, founded c.1970, is a family domaine (now run by Marc’s children) farming ~19 ha across Chassagne, Puligny, Saint‑Aubin and Santenay; known for traditional, terroir‑driven Burgundian whites.