The Vergers 1er Cru 2020 impresses from the start with flashy aromas of gardenia and fresh pineapple. Sensational notes of fresh fruit (honey crisp apple, lemon zest) combine with creamy oak for a virtually irresistible bargain compared to pricier Burgundy neighbors in Chassagne. The spicy finish bodes well for aging if you are patient. This should delight your palate tonight through 2026. – October 2022

Domaine Rene Lequin-Colin Winery

The Lequin family’s winemaking history is nothing short of impressive, dating back
nearly 350 years (1673). Their enviable 1er and grand cru holdings are mostly split
between Chassagne-Montrachet & Santenay and have all been farmed organically since
2009. The Lequin-Colins are fortunate to have lieux dits, 1er and grand cru holdings in
Chassagne, including Morgeot, Vergers, and Caillerets among the former, and precisely
14 rows of vines in the majestic Bâtard-Montrachet in the latter. Further, they have a
literal outlier in their holdings on the hill of Corton, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru,
from which the domaine’s grandest wine comes. Lequin-Colin range represents an
all-too-rare opportunity to tap into a source of tremendous quality and value in Burgundy.