Domaine Marc Colin is one of the essential names in Chassagne-Montrachet, an appellation where the family owns several exceptional 1ers Crus, farmed since 1970. Les Caillerets is one of the most prized in the village: this east-south-east facing climat, on oolitic limestone soils scattered with flint, produces whites of rare complexity and tension, often mentioned in the same breath as the 1ers Crus of Puligny-Montrachet. In 2021, despite the spring frosts that reduced yields, Marc Colin's vines produced a wine of remarkable concentration, vinified with rigour (hand harvesting, indigenous yeasts, ageing in fine-grained barrels) for a result praised at 97/100 by Jasper Morris.

The colour is pale yellow with golden glints, brilliant and perfectly clear. The nose is intense and multidimensional: very pure white flowers, ripe citrus (Menton lemon, bitter orange), juicy pear, then a strike of gunflint and a touch of fine butter that reveal the full nobility of the climat. The palate unfolds a broad, silky texture, tightened by the acidity of a great wine that draws out a vibrant, saline and persistent finish: that singular blend of richness and minerality that few Burgundian 1ers Crus achieve so effortlessly.

Worthy of its reputation: scallops pan-seared with coral butter, roast lobster, herb-crusted turbot, or Bresse chicken with morel cream. It will gain in complexity between 2026 and 2036. Decant for 30 minutes and serve between 12 and 13°C.