Bruno Colin : Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune 2020

The roundness and expression of a Burgundy white wine from Bruno Colin

The estate

Founded in 2004 by Bruno Colin in Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy, Domaine Bruno Colin perpetuates thousands of years of wine-making tradition. In fact, the first traces of vines in the Chassagne-Montrachet vineyard date back to 281 under the Roman Emperor Probus. With their finesse and definition, the wines of Domaine Bruno Colin are a precise and refined expression of the great terroirs of Burgundy.

The vineyard

At the origin of great Burgundy wines, Domaine Bruno Colin oversees a vineyard spread across the terroirs of Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Santenay and Maranges. The plots of 0.37 to 0.42 ares, from which this wine is made, was planted between 1981 and 2000 on clay-limestone soil.

Winemaking and ageing

Harvested by hand and sorted at the vines. Aged for 10 months in oak barrels (10 to 20% new barrels).

Blend

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune 2020 from Bruno Colin

Tasting

Colour
The colour is pure and shining, with light green highlights.

Nose
The nose is bold and with a great freshness, developing scents of white fleshed fruit.

Palate
Round and expressive, the palate delights with its lovely minerality and lively finish.