Ratings
Vinous 90-92 · Jasper Morris 89-91 · 91-92
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Simon Colin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Aroma | lemon zest and wet stone aromas |
| Palate | laser-like precision framed by electric acidity |
| Aging Potential | 7-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Aging Process | Vinified entirely in pieces (25% new) |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | higher altitude than Les Vergers, near the Saint-Aubin appellation |
| Soil | shallow, limestone-dominant soils, clay-limestone |
| Vine Age | young and old vines from the Clos St Abdon, with vines planted between 1989 and 1991 |
Interesting facts
| The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumées 1er Cru comes from two parcels plus the younger vines from Clos St. Abdon. Simon Colin helms the domaine and produced his 3rd vintage with the 2023 release. He is the son of Philippe Colin. |