Marc Colin Chassagne Montrachet 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Marc Colin
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Retail/aggregate scores ~95 (various merchants). Strong critic praise for village Chassagne-Montrachet bottlings (Jasper Morris ~92–94 on similar vintages); well-reviewed for precision, texture and minerality

Tasting Note
Crisp lemon and green apple layered with white peach, brioche and hazelnut; chalky minerality, bright acidity and saline minerality lead to a medium–full, textured palate and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, grilled turbot, scallops, Beaufort or Epoisses cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi, tempura, mildly spiced Thai fish curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; natural fermentation in oak, aged on fine lees ~10–12 months with ~20–25% new oak, followed by time in tank before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Marc Colin et Fils, founded by Marc Colin in 1970 in Saint-Aubin; family-run by his children, estate manages concentrated holdings across the Côte de Beaune (est. ~12–19 ha).