Colin-Deleger

=Background information=


 * In vintage 1995: stirred the lees every two weeks until Mar 96 (M/Ls continued until late May).
 * In vintage 1996: used batonnage; stirred weekly until Dec 96, then every two weeks until January or February when ML's were complete.
 * In vintage 1999: batonnage regime unknown.
 * In vintage 2000: stirred the lees "all the way through May [2001]."
 * In vintage 2003: almost no batonnage
 * In vintage 2007: not clear what Messr. Colin is doing but his two sons have raised their free SO2 targets to 40 ppm beginning with the 2005 vintage. Allen Meadows says the Chevalier showed some modest but detectable SO2 on tasting the bottled wine.

=Wines=

1992

 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(November 2005): Hopelessy oxidized, dead as a doornail, huge disappointment [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Montrachet "Chevenottes"** (June 2010): Oxidised (Marcus Kitchen)

1995

 * **Batard Montrachet**(Oct 2006): not oxidised but very advanced, nearing end of useful life [MLee]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(Feb 2007): Oxidized, down the drain it went [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Montrachet "Chevenottes"**(Dec 2007) Not oxidized at all. A bit light weight a diffuse, but not oxidized. [Mike C. Miller]
 * **Chevalier-Montrachet**(Mar-Apr 2004): partially oxidized on two occasions [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier-Montrachet**(08 Oct 2004): not oxidized but overtly oaky [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier-Montrachet**(16 Jun 2005): partially oxidized and worse than a year ago [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier-Montrachet**(10 Oct 2005): a good bottle, not oxidized this time [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier-Montrachet**(9 Dec 2005): advanced oxidation [JE Simond]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(2004): dark and dead, maderized [Alan Weinberg]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(15 May 2005): not oxidized [Don Cornwell]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(2004): oxidized, not drinkable [Alan Weinberg]
 * **Puligny Truffieres** (March 2006): Lovely, no signs of any oxidation [Paul Dellar]

1996

 * **Batard-Montrachet**(Sep-Oct 2005): dark, very advanced [Scott Cardone]
 * **Chassagne Les Chaumées**(June 2005): Not oxidized. Ripe, rich, lemon zesty - perfect 1996 white Burgundy [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(Aug 2003): dark, virtually dead [Joe Durnell]
 * **Chassagne Les Chenevottes**(March 2004): Not oxidized, leesy, yeasty, fruit emerged by 3rd night [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Clos St.-Jean**(Oct 2007): Not oxidized; a bit oaky/smokey, but well balanced and pretty good. [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Morgeot**(Jan 2007): Oxidized; not bad at first, quickly lost interest [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Morgeot**(Feb 2007): No problem at all, enjoyable if not top draw [Paul Dellar]
 * **Chassagne En Remilly**(March 2006): Not oxidized, bright, concentrated, really quite good [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(Aug 2003): very advanced [Joe Durnell]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(Mar 2006): Relatively forward but not faulty. Slight bitterness but otherwise pretty good [Toby Bailey]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(April 2006): No oxidation, some oak, very good concentration, not yet mature [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(11-24-2006): Totally oxidized [Nathan Vandergrift]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(Feb 2006): very advanced but still fairly good [Dwight Merriman]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(Aug 2003): not oxidised [WK Choy]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(Sep 2004): virtually dead [John Gilman]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(Aug 2005): brilliant, not oxidised [MAF Weiss]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(Sep 2004): very advanced [John Gilman]
 * **Puligny Truffieres** (Dec 2005): oxidized, undrinkable. Blue-grey cork [Jim Miller]

1997

 * **Chassagne-Montrachet les Chenevottes**(June 2006). Practically orange in color. Dead as a doornail. (SteveM)
 * **Chassagne Morgeot**(June 2006): no oxidation [Paul Dellar]
 * **Chassagne Morgeots** (October 2007): no oxidation, blue-grey cork [David Klinger]

1998

 * **Chassagne Les Chaumées**(Aug 2007): Not oxidized; quite a good bottle [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Les Chaumées**(Sept 2008): Not oxidized: very good bottle: blue tinged cork [Keith Akers]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(2 Nov 2007): deep gold colour, fairly heavy vanilla, butterscotch on the nose, so showing some oxidation but still drinkable though one dimensional [Frederic Panaiotis]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(Nov 2005): horribly oxidized, undrinkable [Jason Heller]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(April 2006): bright yellow, plenty of fruit, a bit flabby, but not oxidized [H. Sharf]
 * **Chassagne Vergets**(3 Nov 2007): very similar to the Chenevottes, open on previous day. Deep gold, very ripe, won't go any further [F. Panaiotis]
 * **Chevalier-Montrachet**(Feb 2006): far from being an exciting GC, but not oxidized [ER]
 * **Chevalier-Montrachet**(Jul 2006): not oxidized [ER]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles** (Sep 2006): not oxidized [ER]

1999

 * **Chassagne Chaumees**(Jan 2006): oxidized, bleached cork with blue-grey hint [JE Simond]
 * **Chassagne Chaumees**(Jun 2009 - Oct 2010): 12 bottles, 4 not oxidised and good; 4 slightly oxidised, hints of toffee, but drinkable; and, 4 oxidised [Nick Kernoghan]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(May 2006): oxidized [RAG]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(Feb 2007): 2 bottles, both advanced but not quite dead. Deep yellow color, no acidity left, faint sherry notes. Sadly typical. [Joe Durnell]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(May 2007): Oxidized [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(Jan 2008) oxidized (R DeAngelo)
 * **Chassagne Dents de Chien**(Oct 2005): oxidized and very advanced [Walter Stocker]
 * **Chassagne Maltroie**(2 Nov 2007): badly oxidized, cut apple, sherry, ethanal [Frederic Panaiotis]
 * **Chassagne Maltroie**(June 2010): Badly oxidized. [Paul Raiche]
 * **Chassagne Morgeot**(June 2007): not oxidised, but uninspiring [Paul Dellar]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(Nov 2005): 2 bottles on successive nights from the same source, both completely oxidized and undrinkable [Steve Malanga]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(Nov 2009): totally oxidized, undrinkable [Paul Klevgard]
 * **Chevalier-Montrachet**(27 Jul 2005): not oxidized, very low ph. However Robert Thornton reported at the same tasting having recently had an oxidized bottle of this wine [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(28 Feb 2007): not oxidized and a super wine -- see related tasting notes [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(May 2007): two bottles, the first not oxidized but fairly ready to drink; the second was very modestly oxidized --deep gold color, hints of honey and toast on the nose [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(Jul-Sep 2007): four bottles, the first two not oxidized, but completely ready; two bottles both opened on Sep. 20th were completely oxidized [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(21 Apr 2008): completely oxidized [Don Cornwell]
 * **Meursault Corbins**(May 2007): Not oxidized. Some residual SO2, very good bottle [Frank Drew]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(Sep 2003-Aug 2005): 3 bottles, all very advanced though not oxidised [M Lee]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(Feb 2006): quite oxidized [Robert Thornton]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(28 Feb 2007): completely oxidized -- see related tasting notes [Don Cornwell]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(July 2007): Oxidized through and completely shot - as usual. Such a waste. [Mike Klein]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(July 2007): totally oxidized, went down the sink. [J Maxwell]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(August 2007): tried another bottle, completely oxidized again. bummer. [J Maxwell]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(Jul 2004-Jun 2005): 3 bottles, not oxidised. Bleached cork noted [WK Choy]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(May 2007): Early oxidation, strong, concentrated wine underneath [Frank Drew]
 * **Puligny Truffiere**(September 2007): try another '99 C-D after the Demoiselles experiences, this is on the way down too, partially oxidized, barely drinkable. [J Maxwell]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(August 2007): oxidized and pretty gone. [Wes Jennison]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(December11th, 2009): oxidized and gone. [Wes Jennison]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(December 2009): oxidized and fully gone. [Wes Jennison]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(December 13th, 2009): oxidized and gone. [Wes Jennison]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet** (December 13th, 2009): oxidized and gone although it took 5 mins to be obvious. [Wes Jennison]

2000

 * **Batard-Montrachet**(July 2007): Not oxidized but slightly gold tinge; very good, too young to be great [Frank Drew]
 * **Chassagne Chaumees**(Jan 2006): 3 oxidised bottles [S Grant]
 * **Chassagne Les Chaumes**(2006 & 2008): 2 not oxidised bottles [Henrik Magnusson]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(Aug 2004): not oxidised [WK Choy]
 * **Chassagne En Remilly**(Jan 2006): not oxidised [ER]
 * **Chassagne En Remilly**(May 2007): not oxidised [ER]
 * **Chassagne En Remilly**(June 2007): not oxidised [ER]
 * **Chassagne En Remilly**(June 2011): not oxidised, but village quality rather than 1er Cru [Nick Kernoghan]
 * **Chassagne En Remilly**(July 2011): not oxidised, good [Nick Kernoghan]
 * **Chassagne En Remilly**(Nov 2011): not oxidised, very good [Nick Kernoghan]
 * **Chassagne Vergers**(Mar 2007): not oxidised, very good wine, classic Chassagne [Joe Durnell]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(18 Jun 2007): deep gold color, honeyed and toasty aromas and flavors; partially oxidized; drink immediately. See related 2000 tasting notes. [Don Cornwell]
 * **Chevalier Montracht**(Apr 2009) Slight yellowing, muted bouquet, with mild oxidation; after an hour, sweet fruit emerged to render wine agreeable to several tasting it, but not what it should have been [Nigel Bruce]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(July 2008): showing a bit of maturity but no oxidation [MLee]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles** (June 2010): Excellent – Refined, Balanced, Oily, and ready. [Paul Raiche]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles** (Oct 2012): mildly oxidized, not particularly pleasant to drink [MLT]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(May 2006]: not oxidised [Paul Dellar]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(Oct 2006]: oxidised, dead [MLee]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(Aug 2007]: oxidised, dead [MLee]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(Mar 2008]: oxidised, dead [MLee]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(July 2008): hopelessly oxidised, completely gone. Quelle surprise! [Paul Dellar]
 * **St Aubin En Charmois** (Dec 2005): advanced, faded in glass [G Welch]

2001

 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(Jan 2009): not oxidized [MLee]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(11 Feb 2009): to my amazement, not oxidized. See 2001 Tasting Notes, Part II [Don Cornwell]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(Apr 2006): not oxidised but forward [MLee]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(Jan 2007): not oxidised, still holding up [MLee]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(Dec 2008): one oxidised, one not [Gareth Miles]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(Dec 2009): not oxy, dark yellow/light gold, tired citrus and mineral. [Wes Jennison]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet** (Dec 2009): Not oxidised, however a touch too advanced perhaps. Reasonable intensity and minerality but not quite a chevalier from the top drawer. A bit too honeyed and slightly heavy on the palate [Stephen Williams].
 * **Puligny Truffieres** (April 2012): not oxidized in the least; an excellent bottle [David Kubiak]

2002

 * **Chassagne**(Mar 2010): not oxidized but fully mature, golden hue, citrusy/waxy nose, creamy mouthfeel, balanced acidity, remarkably long finish for a village wine. [Kurt]
 * **Chassagne Chaumees**(4 Dec 2004): not oxidized [Carl Steefel]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(Dec 2005): 2 bottles, youthful and good (why am I still buying this? :o) [Joe Durnell]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(Apr 2007; May 2008): outstanding, no sign of oxidation [Ben Delancy]
 * **Chassagne Chenevottes**(July 2007): here we go...deep yellow, mealy and honeyed, very little acidity left. Drink up! [Joe Durnell]
 * **Chassagne en Remilly**(5 June 2006) beautiful fruit, nicely balanced and fresh acidity -- not oxidized [John Guyton]
 * **Chassagne en Remilly**(April 2011) At peak beautiful, Sun yellow color,rich mouthfeel, crisp acids & citrus mineral finish, from Mag [David Sugarman]
 * **Chassagne Morgeot**(Feb 2008): outstanding; pale yellow; no blue tinge on cork; no sign of oxidation [Ben Delancy]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(June 2009): partly oxidized. Drink up [Stephen Williams]
 * **Chevalier Montrachet**(18 Feb 2010): not oxidized but seemingly mature. See 2002 tasting Notes, Night Two. [Don Cornwell]
 * **Puligny Demoiselles**(7 Aug 2007): not oxidized but fully mature at age 5 [Don Cornwell]
 * **Puligny Truffieres**(2005-2006) 3 bottles, not oxidized, 1st and 3rd were quite beautiful with steel, mineral, and truffle on the nose [John Guyton]
 * **St Aubin En Charmois**(Nov 2005): 2 bottles, still youthfull [G Welch]
 * **St Aubin En Charmois**(Oct 2007) 2 bottles not oxidised [G Welch]
 * **St Romain - Combe Bazin**(Sept 2006); no oxidation, lovely bottle [P Dellar]
 * **St Romain - Combe Bazin**(Nov 2006): no oxidation [P Dellar}
 * **St Romain - Combe Bazin**(June 2007, April 2008): not oxidised [P Dellar]
 * **Puligny Truffieres (**August 2009): completely oxidized, opened a second bottle also totally oxidized [David Gerstenfeld]