2024 Joseph Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets

Joseph Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets is a remarkable expression of one of Burgundy’s most prestigious Chardonnay terroirs, crafted by rising star vigneron Joseph Colin from the celebrated Chassagne-Montrachet appellation.

Sourced from the tiny 0.36-hectare Les Caillerets 1er Cru vineyard, planted with exceptionally old vines ranging from 40 to over 100 years of age, this wine delivers the concentration, complexity and mineral precision that define great white Burgundy.

The fruit is handled with meticulous care, with only pristine grapes selected before whole-bunch pressing and barrel fermentation. Matured in larger 500–600 litre barrels, the wine gains texture and depth while preserving purity and freshness.

Bright lemon yellow in colour, the nose immediately reveals impressive density and refinement, offering layers of white peach, citrus and delicate stone fruit wrapped around a core of crushed stone minerality. The palate is beautifully balanced, with waves of ripe white fruit, vibrant acidity and a fine mineral backbone creating remarkable tension and length.

The ancient vines bring additional depth and structure, with subtle grip and complexity adding to the wine’s already impressive elegance. Powerful yet graceful, this is a stunning Chassagne-Montrachet that combines richness, precision and the unmistakable character of exceptional old-vine Chardonnay.