Domaine Joseph Colin - Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Caillerets" 2023

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.

Pale lemon and lime. The bouquet is clearly riper here, yet the slight honeysuckle aromatics are underlaid by a more classical stony profile. White fruit through the middle and then terrific grip to finish. This is more backward in its development but promises extremely well. Exceptional persistence. Drink from 2028-2033. 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.