Product Description:
Premier Cru intensity from a Grand Cru neighbour.
The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Vide Bourse” from Domaine Joseph Colin is drawn from a rare 0.13-hectare parcel that sits just below the legendary Bâtard-Montrachet. With only five producers holding land here, this is one of Burgundy’s most exclusive micro-sites—producing wines of impressive depth and architectural precision.
This vintage shows the vineyard’s full potential: aromas of spiced peach, citrus blossom, mandarin and subtle honey are wrapped in a satiny, structured frame. Fermentation takes place in 350-litre oak barrels, with no bâtonnage or filtration, and only minimal sulphur at bottling. On the palate, it is broad, layered and grounded by mineral tension and a faint saline finish—a wine of volume without excess.
Drink from 2028 to 2035. An ideal match for rich shellfish, crayfish, or classic white Burgundy fare like poulet à la crème.
Maker
Joseph Colin is part of a winemaking dynasty deeply embedded in the soils of the Côte de Beaune. The son of Marc Colin and younger brother to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Joseph’s early years were spent learning the craft at the family domaine. But in 2016, he stepped out on his own—founding Domaine Joseph Colin with just over six hectares across nineteen appellations, stretching from Saint-Aubin to Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet.
Since then, he’s earned a reputation as one of Burgundy’s most exciting modern vignerons. His style is confident, precise and deliberately hands-off—eschewing excess manipulation in favour of purity and site transparency. Colin's wines aren’t about making a statement; they’re about letting the vineyards speak in their own dialect. In just a few vintages, his domaine has become a benchmark for the next wave of white Burgundy.
Philosophy
Joseph Colin’s approach is rooted in purity—both in the vineyard and the cellar. Farming is organic in practice, and only the healthiest fruit makes it to press. In the winery, there’s no bâtonnage, filtration or fining, and no sulphur is used until just before bottling. This minimal-intervention mindset is matched by technical precision, delivering wines that are vibrant, mineral and unmistakably expressive of place.
Each site is picked on the early side to preserve acidity and lift, resulting in wines that hum with energy. But this brightness is balanced by textural mid-palate richness, a hallmark of Colin’s style. Whether it’s the electric line of Saint-Aubin “En Remilly” or the sculpted power of his Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet, the wines never overreach—they stay honest to their terroir.
With holdings across some of the finest slopes in the Côte de Beaune, including a handful of Grand Crus, Colin’s portfolio is as deep as it is site-specific. From the altitude of Puligny’s “Le Trezin” to the muscle of Chassagne’s “Vide Bourse,” every bottle carries the quiet authority of a winemaker at the top of his game.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Broad and aromatic
Spiced peach, citrus blossom, pear and soft honeyed tones.
PALATE
– Rich and composed
Ripe orchard fruit, subtle lime, creamy depth and mineral backbone.
FINISH
– Saline and long
Structured, layered finish with fine chalk and citrus lift.
Reviews & Accolades
“Classical tension... quite complete. Drink from 2028–2033.” – Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy, 92–95 Points
“Satiny and structured... with good depth at the core and an orange-inflected finish.” – William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 93 Points
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Vintage - 2023
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13%
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