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2012 Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes

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Latest Sale Price

October 27, 2019 - $58

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RATINGS

89-92Stephen Tanzer

Captivating aromas of pineapple and licorice, plus a faint malic note...sweet and thick on the palate...showing a tactile, dusty quality to the pineapple and lichee flavors.

17.5Jancis Robinson

Toffee, caramel and baked apple – so charming! Evident oak influence, but wholly integrated. Lovely leesy texture and an orange pith bitterness rounds off the finish. Delicious and complex.

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.