Philippe Colin Chassagne Montrachet 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Philippe Colin
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally well-reviewed: scores for 2022 range ~90–93 points (example listings show 90/100 and aggregated ~93/100)

Tasting Note
Pronounced minerality with citrus, green apple and raw almond, white peach and subtle butter. Bright acidity, medium body and a fine, mineral-driven finish with light toasted oak nuances.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled scallops, lobster, creamy risotto. Asian: miso-marinated fish, sushi (fatty tuna/salmon), tempura, Cantonese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; fermented in stainless steel and/or temperature-controlled vessels, matured ~11 months in French oak (partial new), regular lees stirring, minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Philippe Colin (est. 2004) farms ~5 ha around Chassagne-Montrachet; vines for this cuvée average ~35 years. Family-run, nature-friendly practices and a focus on terroir expression.