2016 CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, 1er Cru Les Chaumées, Bruno Colin

Notes from one key importer, Yapp Bros:
“From a large plot in the ‘Les Chaumées’ lieu-dit, this Premier Cru Chassagne-Montrachet is made from vines planted in 1956, 1988 and 2003. Bordering St-Aubin and just above the 1er Cru ‘Les Vergers’, ‘Les Chaumées’ refers to the Burgundian name for straw/chaff ‘la chaume’, removed from fields after harvest.”

Notes from another key importer in the UK, Goedhius & Co:
“Bruno’s estate is spread across an impressive 30+ different parcels in Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet and St Aubin. From 2016 onwards, his portfolio includes Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Desmoiselles and Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, passed down to him by his father, Michel, who has stepped into retirement (Michel Colin-Deleger’s estate was divided between his two sons, Bruno and Philippe). Bruno’s style blends Burgundy’s tell-tale minerality with luxuriant fruit. The wines tend to display generous concentration with vibrant drive. Many have the potential to age beautifully but Bruno’s wines are also notable for their open approachability in youth. His wide range of Chassagne Montrachet premiers crus captures the diverse expression of the appellation.”

At its peak in 2026.

This is young and serious, but the warmth of the 2016 vintage means it is approachable now, given time to open in your glass or decanter.