Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Marc Colin
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Chassagne-Montrachet (Les Caillerets)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
La Revue du Vin de France: 97/100 (2021 Les Caillerets). Vivino average ~4. 3/5; recommended drinking window c. 2025–2036

Tasting Note
Concentrated white Burgundy: lemon, pear and white peach with yellow flowers, wet stone and oyster-shell minerality; saline drive, subtle spice and a long, precise, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lobster, beurre blanc, grilled sea bass, chicken in cream sauce, mushroom risotto. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi (fatty fish), Cantonese steamed fish, mild Thai curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay, gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation/ageing in large oak foudres and 350L barrels (limited new oak) for ~12–18 months, then resting in tank before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Marc Colin, founded by Marc Colin c.1970; now run by Damien and Caroline Colin. Estate (~12–19 ha) focuses on Côte de Beaune whites from top sites, moving toward lower new-oak élevage and respectful viticulture.