Marc Colin Chass Montrachet Margot 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Marc Colin
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet Margot
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 91–93 (Dec 2020); Wine Advocate 88–90 (Jan 2021); Burghound favorable review (Jun 2021); Jasper Morris ~92

Tasting Note
Citrus and white stone fruit with orange pith, mandarin, almond and subtle honeyed/petrol hints; lively acidity, textured mid-palate and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled sea bass, lobster, creamy mushroom risotto; Asian: miso-glazed cod, seared scallops with soy-citrus, richer sushi (sea bream), mild Thai green curry.

Production Method
Village cuvée from four parcels; fermented and aged in oak (≈15% new) with élevage on fine lees for ~12–18 months, partial malolactic conversion.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Marc Colin (founded 1970) is a family estate run by Damien and Caroline Colin. 'Margot' is a village cuvée from ~35yo vines on lower slopes (limestone-clay), named for the family grandmother.