Product Description:
Young vines, high pedigree—Saint-Aubin with verve and charm.
From a parcel planted in 2016, Domaine Joseph Colin’s 2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru “Les Champlots” is an early standout. It channels the energy of young vines and a limestone-rich slope into a Chardonnay that’s satiny, fresh and expressive. Part of Joseph’s compact, high-quality domaine, this cuvée reflects both his disciplined winemaking and the vitality of Saint-Aubin’s rising status.
Made with minimal intervention and raised in 350-litre barrels for 12 months, followed by a short stint in stainless, this is all about purity and lift. Expect bright green apple, white flowers, and a twist of orange zest—racy but supple, with good mid-palate glide and tension.
Drink it on release with a short decant, or cellar to 2028. Perfect with roast poultry, scallops, or rich seafood.
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
– Bright and floral
Crisp green apple, white blossom and a touch of citrus peel.
PALATE
– Satiny and precise
Juicy citrus and orchard fruit with a lively mineral line.
FINISH
– Clean and racy
Zesty acidity and fine texture with a lingering floral lift.
Reviews & Accolades
“A medium-bodied, satiny and racy wine redolent of crisp green apple, orange zest and white flowers.” – William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 90 Points (2022)
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Vintage - 2023
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13%
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