- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Bruno Colin
- Region Bourgogne
- Grape Pinot Noir
- Drinking 2024 - 2030
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available En Primeur
2021 - Chassagne Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes Bruno Colin - 6x75cl
- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Bruno Colin
- Region Bourgogne
- Grape Pinot Noir
- Drinking 2024 - 2030
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available En Primeur
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Goedhuis, December 2022
Coming after such a stellar list of whites it is easy to overlook Bruno’s red Chassagne but do so at your peril! Made with 45-year-old vines from four separate lieux-dits this is an absolute charmer. Brick red colour, gentle soft cherry and red fruits, a hint of spiced oak, forward drinking in style, a pure, easy Pinot.
Producer
Domaine Bruno Colin
Bruno’s estate is spread across an impressive 30+ different parcels in Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet and St Aubin. From 2016 onwards, his portfolio includes Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Desmoiselles and Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, passed down to him by his father, Michel, who has stepped into retirement (Michel Colin-Deleger’s estate was divided between his two sons, Bruno and Philippe). Bruno’s style blends Burgundy's tell-tale minerality with luxuriant fruit. The wines tend to display generous concentration with vibrant drive. Many have the potential to age beautifully but Bruno’s wines are also notable for their open approachability in youth. His wide range of Chassagne Montrachet premiers crus captures the diverse expression of the appellation.
Region
Bourgogne
This blanket regional appellation can apply to wines throughout Burgundy (60% of the area's production) as long as they comply with regulations relating to grape type, yield and alcohol content. Reds and roses are from Pinot Noir or Gamay. Whites are Chardonnay. They are usually the most straightforward of the Burgundy wines, and as a result are the least expensive and the most approachable upon release. In the hands of a more serious producer these can represent exceptional value and quality. The wines are made with the same care and attention to detail as their grander wines. However, they may not qualify for a village or communal appellation because the vines are too young or the vineyard area is outside the appellation boundary.