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Critic William Kelley writes of Philippe Colin, "his style is pure and elegant, beautifully defined by site", a domaine that is very much under-the-radar. A Chassagne specialist, his top-vintage 2019 1er Cru has energetic drive and pristine fruit.
Tasting notes
Good weight, roundness, intense ripe fruit, tightly zipped minerality
Aroma
Zesty lime, ripe stone fruit, creamy with oak spice, nutty
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
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This outstanding 11.5 hectare domaine lies at the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, with most holdings Premier Cru and on the Puligny side. The domaine used to be part of Colin-Deleger, but Philippe and his brother, Bruno, decided to go their separate ways in 2004. Since then Philippe's wines have received much praise: "clearly the domaine flies somewhat under the radar when one considers the quality to be found in the bottle." (WK) His style is very pure, with only a little lees stirring and a light touch of oak (part new but often in large-sized barrels), producing wines with a tight core, grippy minerality and succulent, ripe fruit. A very fine Chassagne Premier Cru from this exemplary, ripe vintage. Still tightly bound, it's one to cellar.