Domaine Joseph Colin - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Garenne" 2022

The “La Garenne” presents a bright, silvery-gold hue that bounces out of the glass with grapefruit and lemon zest, green apple and iodine minerals, followed by hints of curry leaf spice and smoky oak.

Joseph Colin initially trained at Domaine Marc Colin, working alongside his brother, Pierre-Yves, to make the family wines. In 2016, Joseph decided to create his own Domaine, and, subsequently, inherited just over six hectares of vineyards from his family holding, representing about nineteen different appellations, to start his exciting new venture. The "La Garenne" comes from a 0.22-ha plot high up on the slope, in the hamlet of Blagny. The vines range from 30 to 90 years of age. While it ripens well, it always remains a "tonique" style, with slight citrus skin bitterness. The vintage makes little difference here – this plot is pretty much always like this – but it needs to be ripe, like "Vide Bourse."

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne offers up aromas of white flowers, crushed mint, peach, pear and fresh pastry, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave palate of attractive amplitude and energy. 92 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

The bouquet presents a bright, silvery-gold hue that bounces out of the glass with grapefruit and lemon zest, green apple and iodine minerals, followed by hints of curry leaf spice and smoky oak. The wine is electric on the palate providing a full spectrum of citrus fruit, from pith to the flesh, and some crunchy green apple. The finish is clean, defined by rocky minerality. It will perfectly pair with fine foods such as foie gras, caviar, oysters, crayfish, scallops and white fish. You can drink it now with a 30-minute decant before serving or cellar it up until 2028+. 100% Chardonnay.