2022 Domaine Marc Colin Bourgogne Aligote

THE ‘OTHER’ WHITE BURGUNDY

“Domaine Marc Colin crafts world-renowned Chardonnay from the most prestigious stretch of the Côte de Beaune, emphasizing organic farming with classic old-world winemaking. But Chardonnay isn’t the whole story here; Colin has several old-vine Aligoté parcels alongside its more lucrative Chardonnay holdings throughout Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Saint-Aubin. Today we have the 2022 Domaine Marc Colin Aligoté, an exceptional crisp, refreshing white wine that is medium bodied with notes of bright green apple, preserved lemons and oyster shell minerality, which lingers on and on. It’s perfect for this spring heatwave we have right now! At $29.99, the Aligoté is the most affordable of the Marc Colin wines and a great introduction to this terrific producer. This is a wine you do not want to miss!” – Jim Knight, The Wine House

FROM THE IMPORTER

Marc Colin’s father, Pierre, planted these vines in the spring of 1946 in the lieu-dit of “La Combe” in Puligny-Montrachet. Severe pruning, horse-by-plow, and organic fertilizers keep their vines fit, giving wine of spiral depth and flavor. Aligoté is more stubborn than Chardonnay, it ripens later and is susceptible to mildew and rot. Yet, for a handful of top Burgundy estates, Aligoté is a tattoo of heritage and loyalty. Rightfully protective over their local vinous delicacy, the Colins were not eager to sell this wine to the US market. We’re proud to say that we were the first to import the Colin’s Aligoté. The fruit is pressed whole cluster, fermented with cellar yeast in neutral barrel, then remains in neutral barrel for over a year with minimal movement.

In the words of Damien and Caroline, “This wine captures what our grandfather and father taught us: small quantity, high quality and reflects its sense of place. We seek fruit, energy and nerve. Aromas of white flower and of course our beloved wild fennel, typical of the varietal. Our low yields and only natural acidity produce a lengthy mouth feel. We really like this wine, and we are pleased you have brought it to the USA.”