We have a limited quantity of the 2023 Chatenierere Blanc from Marc Colin available today, which is a candidate for one of the top Saint-Aubins of the vintage. La Chatenière Blanc is drawn from steep, southwest-facing slopes planted in 1985 and 1990 on rocky clay-limestone soils—one of several top sites farmed by the Colin family across 15 hectares in Saint-Aubin, Puligny, Chassagne, and Santenay. The domaine was founded in 1970 by Marc Colin and is now run by their children using sustainable practices. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels with a restrained use of new wood and roughly ten months on lees, emphasizing purity and site expression over richness. The 2023 vintage is shaping up to be excellent in the Côte de Beaune, with early reviews really loving the vintage for white wines. This bottling stands out as one of the more mineral and structured in the lineup, offering great value for premier cru white Burgundy, and is the best example of this cuvee of all time.
Vinous (Neil Martin) 93-95 points! "The 2023 Saint-Aubin La Chatenière 1er Cru, from 60-year-old vines, has another impressive bouquet that exudes mineralité and terroir. The limestone soils are aromatically articulated. The palate is well balanced with a bright, complex opening. It has a very persistent finish, fine grip and more substance than the Sour Roche Dumary. Yes, yes, yes (I hope that didn't put that scene from When Harry Met Sally in your head, but if it did, then it's merely a measure of my appreciation)."
Jasper Morris 92-94 points! "Attractive mid lemon, not too ripe but clearly plumper on the nose, shows the concentration expected from 70-year-old vines very well, with a weight of orchard fruit up front and good natural acidity behind. White fruited excellence!"
2023 Marc Colin et Fils Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chatenière Blanc
2023 Marc Colin et Fils Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chatenière Blanc
We have a limited quantity of the 2023 Chatenierere Blanc from Marc Colin available today, which is a candidate for one of the top Saint-Aubins of the vintage. La Chatenière Blanc is drawn from steep, southwest-facing slopes planted in 1985 and 1990 on rocky clay-limestone soils—one of several top sites farmed by the Colin family across 15 hectares in Saint-Aubin, Puligny, Chassagne, and Santenay. The domaine was founded in 1970 by Marc Colin and is now run by their children using sustainable practices. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels with a restrained use of new wood and roughly ten months on lees, emphasizing purity and site expression over richness. The 2023 vintage is shaping up to be excellent in the Côte de Beaune, with early reviews really loving the vintage for white wines. This bottling stands out as one of the more mineral and structured in the lineup, offering great value for premier cru white Burgundy, and is the best example of this cuvee of all time.
Vinous (Neil Martin) 93-95 points! "The 2023 Saint-Aubin La Chatenière 1er Cru, from 60-year-old vines, has another impressive bouquet that exudes mineralité and terroir. The limestone soils are aromatically articulated. The palate is well balanced with a bright, complex opening. It has a very persistent finish, fine grip and more substance than the Sour Roche Dumary. Yes, yes, yes (I hope that didn't put that scene from When Harry Met Sally in your head, but if it did, then it's merely a measure of my appreciation)."
Jasper Morris 92-94 points! "Attractive mid lemon, not too ripe but clearly plumper on the nose, shows the concentration expected from 70-year-old vines very well, with a weight of orchard fruit up front and good natural acidity behind. White fruited excellence!"
