Marc Colin Chassagne Montrachet 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Marc Colin
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet
Vintage:
 
2022
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
No single prominent international score located specifically for Marc Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 2022; (Related: Marc Colin’s 2022 Montrachet Grand Cru received high praise, incl. 96 pts Wine Advocate. )

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chardonnay with pear, white peach, lemon zest and white flowers, subtle hazelnut and vanilla from light oak. Medium-full body, bright acidity and a long saline, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, butter-poached lobster, creamy mushroom pasta, seared scallops, pork loin. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, milder Thai green curry, Chinese steamed fish with ginger and scallions.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; gentle whole-cluster pressing; fermentation in oak barrels and stainless tanks with ~15–20% new oak; aged ~10–12 months on lees, light bâtonnage; sustainable viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Marc Colin, founded 1970, family-run (Marc’s children Joseph, Caroline, Damien). ~15 ha across St-Aubin, Chassagne, Puligny; traditional winemaking with a move toward lower new-oak use and more sustainable viticulture.