DOMAINE PHILIPPE COLIN CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU, LES CHENEVOTTES
Les Chenevottes vineyard is located at the edge of Chassagne-Montrachet, bordering the vineyards of Saint-Aubin. It is set directly below the Premier Cru of Les Chaumées and Les Vergers. The heavier clay content that is present lends a spicy, powerful character to the wines. The average age of the vines, which are trained in the Single Guyot method, is approximately 45 years, with some ranging up to 80 years old.
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France, Burgundy
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APPELLATION:
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Chassagne‑Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Chenevottes”
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GRAPES:
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Chardonnay
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APPEARANCE:
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Pale yellow to straw colour with bright, luminous clarity typical of top Chassagne‑Montrachet Chardonnay.
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AROMA:
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Elegant and expressive, this wine is spicy with a toasted nut nuance.
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PALATE:
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Vanilla and pear are evident on the palate, where there is a bracing acidity present. The lengthy finish is clean and powerful, leaving a lasting impression.
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FOOD PAIRING:
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Ideal with spinach lasagna with salmon, or morel chicken.
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SERVE:
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10-12°C
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