Philippe Colin
Les Chenevottes Premier Cru
Chassagne Montrachet
2022

The producer

Domaine Philippe Colin is a respected estate based in Chassagne-Montrachet, in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, known for producing refined, terroir-expressive white wines. Philippe Colin established his own domaine in 2004 after the division of the famed Colin-Deleger estate, which he had co-managed with his brother. The domaine now spans approximately 11.5 hectares, primarily in Chassagne-Montrachet, with holdings in several prestigious Premier Cru sites, including Les Chenevottes. Philippe’s approach blends modern precision with traditional sensibility—he practices sustainable viticulture, with careful vineyard management to preserve soil health and encourage vine balance. In the cellar, fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels, with moderate use of new oak to avoid overpowering the delicate minerality of the wines. Aging typically lasts 12–15 months on the lees, enhancing texture and depth. The resulting wines, especially from Les Chenevottes, are known for their vibrant acidity, elegant citrus and stone fruit character, and distinctive flinty minerality that reflect both the site and Colin’s meticulous style.

The wine

Domaine Philippe Colin's Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes is a distinguished white Burgundy crafted from a 0.49-hectare parcel situated on the eastern edge of Chassagne-Montrachet, adjacent to the vineyards of Saint-Aubin. This Premier Cru vineyard lies just below the esteemed Les Chaumées and Les Vergers sites, featuring soils rich in clay and limestone that contribute to the wine's robust and spicy character.

Domaine Philippe Colin's Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes is a distinguished white Burgundy crafted from a 0.49-hectare parcel situated on the eastern edge of Chassagne-Montrachet, adjacent to the vineyards of Saint-Aubin. This Premier Cru vineyard lies just below the esteemed Les Chaumées and Les Vergers sites, featuring soils rich in clay and limestone that contribute to the wine's robust and spicy character.The vines, averaging 45 years in age with some reaching up to 80 years, are trained using the Single Guyot method. Harvesting is done by hand to ensure optimal fruit selection. Fermentation begins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts and is completed in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for approximately 14 months with periodic bâtonnage to enhance complexity and texture.

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As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a 92/100 average critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.