Domaine Bruno Colin is owned and operated by Bruno Colin, one of two sons of the legendary Burgundy winemaker Michel Colin-Deleger. Michel split his Cote de Beaune domaine in 2003, giving a third of it to each of his sons, while retaining one-third for himself. Bruno has 20 acres including a number of Premier Cru parcels in Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Santenay and Maranges. Bruno shares the family cellar in the heart of Montrachet with his father. Bruno’s first vintages have earned compliments from reviewers, including the Wine Advocate, which has rated many of Bruno’s wines with 90 or more points.
Les Chaumes is a 19-acre Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is one of 51 Premier Crus in the appellation and it faces east. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “Chassagne-Montrachet is a treasure trove for outstanding Premier Cru vineyards. In fact, certain Premiers Crus…often achieve Grand Cru status in quality if not in name.”
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.