Santenay – Chassagne-Montrachet Domaine Lequin‑Colin is the result of the union between René Lequin and Josette Colin, both born into families of winegrowers for several generations. On the Lequin side, the passion for the vine has been passed down from father to son since 1679! After completing a scientific baccalaureate, François Lequin intended to become an oenologist. He earned a DEUG in biology and a BTS in viticulture‑oenology in Avize‑en‑Champagne, then was accepted in Dijon and Reims to pursue an oenology degree. However, he decided that his years of study were over. As an only son, he joined his father René in July 1996, formed a partnership with him in 1999, and eventually bought his shares in 2006. Since then, he has been the sole master of the estate.

Winemaking

Planting dates: 2005, 2016, 2019, 2021
Surface : 2,2 hectare
Exposure: At the foot of the Santenay hillsides, deep clay-limestone soil.
Method of vinification and ageing: Matured in barrels, 10% of which are new, for 14 to 16 months.

Tasting notes

Underneath a voluptuous yellow liquid, the sweet toast of its life in casks smells of hazelnut and praline. Its texture is broad, enveloping and perfectly balanced. It’s a fine representation of the taste of Chardonnay in Burgundy.