Domaine Joseph Colin - Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Caillerets" 2024

The “Les Caillerets” leaps out of the glass with explosive mineral tones, orchard fruit and charred quince.

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. "Les Caillerets" 1er Cru is from a 0.36-ha vineyard with vines ranging from 40 to 100 years old. Six barrels were produced in 2018.

Very old vines, some 40 some 70, some 100 plus. Lemon yellow. Even the nose suggests very considerable density, enough flesh to cover the stones. The fruit-acid balance is impeccable from start to finish, there are indeed waves of white fruit just infused with flecks of minerality, long and truly lovely. Tannins from the ancient vines perhaps deliver the extra grip here. Stunning stuff! 93-96 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy.

100% Chardonnay.

Technical notes

Only healthy grapes make it to the press; the wines are also handled as little as possible, therefore there is no bâttonage, filtration or fining and no sulphur is used during the winemaking process until racking where minimal amounts are used. Fermentation and maceration is processed in 350-litre oak barrels for 12 months, before three months in stainless before bottling.