Joseph Colin – Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru En Cailleret 2017 – Burgundy France

Joseph Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru En Cailleret 2017 is a refined Chardonnay from one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most respected Premier Cru sites. Produced from extremely old vines and raised with minimal intervention, it combines mineral intensity, elegance, and remarkable depth.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru En Cailleret, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Soils: Rocky limestone soils
• Vine Age: 65+ years, including vines over 100 years old
• Farming: Sustainable
• Vinification: Indigenous yeasts, unfined and unfiltered
• Aging: 70% older oak barrels and 30% glass vessels

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, orchard fruit, lemon peel
• Savory: Crushed stone, chalk, subtle floral notes
• Structure: Precise, vibrant, and intensely mineral

Situated at the uppermost section of the Caillerets slope, this rocky vineyard is renowned for producing wines of exceptional finesse and energy. Joseph Colin’s minimalist approach allows the vineyard’s limestone-rich terroir and ancient vines to shine through with remarkable clarity.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Includes vines over a century old
• One of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most respected Premier Cru sites
• Minimal-intervention winemaking highlights terroir expression

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster and shellfish
• Turbot or halibut
• Aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of mineral-driven white Burgundy
✓ Fans of Chassagne-Montrachet
✓ Collectors seeking old-vine Chardonnay
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked white wines