Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Philippe Colin
Label Name:
 
Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 96 (Oct 2024); Jasper Morris 94–96 (Inside Burgundy); Burghound 95 (Jun 2024); Vinous 92 (Jan 2024)

Tasting Note
Austere then explosive: preserved lemon, lime blossom, hazelnut, marzipan and pear with butterscotch and honeyed notes. Intense limestone-driven minerality, silky texture and a long, luxurious finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom pasta, truffle dishes. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, steamed sea bass with ginger & scallion, crab dim sum, light sushi/sashimi.

Production Method
Direct pneumatic pressing; fermentation and 12 months aging in 500L French oak (≈2/3 new), followed by extended élevage in stainless steel; minimal sulphur and gentle racking.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Philippe Colin (est. 2004) crafts small-parcel Burgundies from older vines (c.37–60 yrs). Philippe emphasizes terroir expression from Puligny and Chassagne holdings, with meticulous vineyard work and restrained winemaking.