Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes 2015

Les Chenevottes displays a beautiful richness and depth derived from the high clay content of the soils in which it is grown. Elegant and expressive, it is spicy with a toasted nut nuance, vanilla and pear on both the nose and the palate where a bracing acidity is present. The lengthy finish is clean and powerful leaving a lasting impression.

2015 was a very early vintage. Picking commenced on August 28th, which is sooner than usual, but this was the key to maintaining the freshness of the grapes. Winter was mild and wet, replenishing the water reserves which would become necessary later, as a hot, dry summer set in. The resulting wines have a good grip producing a round and rich palate.