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2017 Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes

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December 11, 2022 - $56

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...aromas of mandarin, honeycomb and spiced peaches, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and broad-shouldered palate, its generous attack contrasting with its stony, precise finish.

92Vinous / IWC

...light nose featuring touches of orange pith, lemon zest and a sweet aroma – shaved almonds, perhaps. The palate is fresh on the entry, then quite citric and tensile... Plenty of salinity on the finish urges you back for another sip.

17+ Jancis Robinson

Precise green-apple fruit and attractive creamy character on the palate. Less textural than their Chaumées, but more concentrated fruit, with quite warm alcohol to finish – but nothing unbalanced. Complex nutty aromas on the finish – very good.

PRODUCER

Philippe Colin

Philippe Colin comes from a large, extended and much-admired winemaking family in Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. Philippe is the younger son of Michel Colin, and Philippe’s first vintage was in 2004. He has nearly 17 acres of vineyards, including white Premier Cru parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin. He also has red Premier Cru parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot and Santenay Les Gravieres.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Chenevottes

Les Chenevottes is a 23-acre Premier Cru vineyard in the appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. The vineyards faces nearly due east. Domaines with parcels are Michel Colin-Deleger, Richard Fontaine-Gagnard, Jean-Noel Gagnard, Chateau de la Maltroye, Bernard Moreau, Jean and Jean-Marc Pillot.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.