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2005 Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes

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Latest Sale Price

August 8, 2021 - $92

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RATINGS

91+ Stephen Tanzer

..Rich, ripe and sweet, with a velvety texture to the flavors of pear,spices and white flowers. Finishes tactile and quite reserved, saturating the palate with bracing citrus flavor and dusty stone. This has a serious structure for aging..

91Burghound.com

..aromas that run more toward the floral side of the spectrum, followed by delicious, fresh and intense medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent detail and a lovely mineral streak on the punchy and energetic finish...

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.