Domaine Simon Colin - Chassagne-Montrachet 2022 (750ml)
Price: $149.99
| Producer | Domaine Simon Colin |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 200261 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Simon Colin Description
This is an exciting new domaine that owes its origins to Simon's grandfather Michel Colin (of Domaine Colin-Deléger), who split his domaine in two stages between his sons Philippe and Bruno. Simon's father Philippe has initiated the same approach and has gifted 9.30 ha of his domaine to Simon. Simon has had a varied apprenticeship as he worked with his father from 2014 to 2017 and then in South Africa, Adelsheim in Oregon and then 4 years with Domaine Sauzet. He began a small négociant operation while he was at Sauzet and finally came to an agreement with his father to buy the building and equipment to begin on his own account with his father's vineyards. Colin is in the process of applying for organic viticulture certification.
Vinous: 90-92 Points
A blend of eight parcels, the 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Village is raised in 25% new oak. Lime and melon on the nose that has impressive vigor, this feels primal but is certainly well-defined. The palate is taut on the entry with good extract, quite a leesy Chassagne with an underlying mineralité on the finish. Worth seeking out.
Burghound: 90 Points
Once again the nose is ripe and fresh though with a completely different aromatic profile of petrol, rosemary oil, pear and a floral top note. There is notably better volume and evident power on the solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors that possess a seductive texture before concluding in an impressively long and well-balanced finale. This is an excellent, and age-worthy, Chassagne villages.
