At Domaine Marc Colin, founded in 1970 in Saint-Aubin by Marc and Michèle Colin, Chardonnay is a religion. Across 19 hectares spread between Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet (right up to a parcel of Montrachet Grand Cru), the third generation (Joseph, Damien, Caroline) farms the vines using sustainable methods, with hand harvesting and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. This Bourgogne Chardonnay, a blend of parcels from around Saint-Aubin aged in barrel with a light touch, is the most accessible expression of this philosophy: an authentic Burgundy wine, without ostentation, in which the mineral freshness of the Côte de Beaune speaks clearly. Jasper Morris gave it 89/100.

The glass reveals a pale yellow colour with golden highlights, bright and clear. The refined, expressive nose combines white flowers (hawthorn, linden), ripe citrus (candied lemon, mandarin), peach and pear, with a hint of fresh butter and toasted hazelnut that betrays the barrel ageing. The attack is broad and precise, the texture silky, supported by a mineral freshness characteristic of the 2021 vintage, taut and concentrated after the spring frosts. The finish closes on a note of hazelnut and a light Burgundian salinity, clean and persistent.

An excellent companion at the table for an accessible price: Bresse chicken in cream sauce, wild mushroom risotto, sole meunière, a Provençal vegetable tian, or a Brillat-Savarin served at the end of the meal. Serve between 10 and 12°C; it will reveal its complexity over the next few years.