Michel Colin was the third generation in his family to grow grapes in Burgund’s prestigious Côte de Beaune. When he retired in 2003, he handed the property over to his sons, Philippe and Bruno, who split the holdings between them to bottle under separate labels. With the help of his wife, Stéphanie, Bruno farms eight hectares of land, in thirty different parcels scattered over five communes, with sometimes as little as just a few rows per parcel. To farm under these circumstances is quintessentially Burgundian, where the old Napoleonic codes of inheritance (evolved from Roman law) divide property equally among offspring. Parcels farmed by any one family continue to get smaller and smaller as they are distributed among relatives.
Once again there are petrol nuances lurking in the background of the spicy floral and essence of pear scents. The dense, indeed opulent and thick, medium-bodied flavors coat the palate with dry extract that also serves to buffer the firm acid spine shaping the impressively long and more complex finish. This is constructed to age, yet it is so inviting and refreshing that it should be approachable young too if desired.
