Bruno Colin : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Morgeot" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of Bruno Colin's Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" 2024

Tasting

Appearance
The wine reveals a pale to light yellow hue, adorned with green or golden reflections depending on its evolution.

Nose
Initially reserved, the nose requires a little aeration to unveil all its precision and intensity. It releases aromas of white fruits such as apple and pear, mingled with notes of citrus and white flowers. The ageing adds subtle buttery and slightly toasted touches, all underpinned by a deep mineral backbone.

Palate
The attack is precise and gives way to a broad, full-bodied and generous palate. The texture, both creamy and energetic, is perfectly balanced by beautiful freshness and striking minerality. The finish stands out for its exceptional length and persistence, offering delicate woody notes.

Food and wine pairings

This gastronomic wine pairs wonderfully with noble fish such as turbot with beurre blanc, shellfish such as roasted lobster, or white meats with cream and mushrooms. It also accompanies pressed cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort very well.

Serving and cellaring

This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" 2024 has excellent cellaring potential. It can be enjoyed after a few years of patience and will continue to evolve favourably until around 2034.

The precision and richness of a great white wine from Chassagne-Montrachet

The estate

Heir to a long family tradition in the Burgundy region, Bruno Colin founded his own estate in 2004, following the division of his parents' heritage. Today, he is the sole owner and manager of this 8.55-hectare property. Located at the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the estate stretches across several prestigious villages and stands out for its meticulous plot-by-plot approach. Here, Bruno Colin crafts wines renowned for their precision, minerality and persistence, faithfully reflecting the richness and complexity of their terroirs of origin.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the specific "Francemont" plot, covering 0.41 hectare, located within the vast and prestigious Morgeot climat in Chassagne-Montrachet. The vines, planted in 1963, thrive on clay-limestone soils that lend the wine both power and finesse. This terroir is farmed organically, with mechanical soil work and regular ploughing. Harvesting is done manually, accompanied by rigorous sorting directly in the vineyard to retain only the finest berries.

Winemaking and ageing

The vinification of this Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" 2024 is geared toward the pursuit of complexity and the preservation of aromatic purity. Ageing takes place over 12 months in 350-litre oak barrels, with a measured proportion of 15 to 20% new wood so as not to mask the terroir's identity. The wine then rests in vat for 4 to 6 months before bottling.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay