2010 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes, Domaine Philippe Colin
Philippe’s father Michel retired in 2003 and passed his vineyard holdings onto his two sons. Philippe, the elder of the two, is a Chassagne specialist with holdings of 11.5 hectares, the domaine follows the principles of lutte raisonée to maximise vineyard health. The wines receive between 12-15 months in oak and the emphasis is on subtlety rather than power.
From 60-65-year-old vines grown on the Puligny side of the appellation, there are complex aromas of toasted hazelnuts, limes and apple blossom. There is initially a lightness of touch to its mineral driven palate, which fills out on the mid-palate to reveal a complex and multilayered finish.