2022 Philippe Colin Bourgogne Chardonnay

Pale gold with subtle green highlights. The nose is inviting and aromatic, offering fresh citrus notes of lemon and lime intertwined with orchard fruits like green apple and pear. Subtle hints of white flowers, crushed stone, and a delicate touch of hazelnut emerge with aeration, reflecting its terroir and Philippe Colin’s restrained oak usage. On the palate, the wine is clean and precise, with a medium-bodied texture and refreshing acidity. The flavors echo the aromas, with a focus on citrus zest, ripe apple, and a whisper of stone fruits such as white peach. A mineral backbone adds complexity and length, finishing with a slight creaminess from its time on the lees. The use of oak is minimal and well-integrated, lending a subtle hint of vanilla and toast without overpowering the fruit.

Domaine Philippe Colin, founded in 2004 after the Colin family vineyards were divided, builds on generations of experience that Philippe gained at his father’s estate, Michel Colin-Deléger. Working about 12 hectares in Chassagne-Montrachet, he focuses on Chardonnay from limestone soils, with smaller parcels of Pinot Noir, including Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites such as Les Chaumées, Les Vergers, and Le Montrachet. The domaine follows sustainable farming and a light touch in the cellar: hand harvesting, natural yeasts, and careful use of French oak to keep the wines clean, mineral, and true to their Côte de Beaune origins.