Located on the south side of the Côte de Beaune, in Santenay, the family estate has been passed down from Father to Son since 1679. René Lequin, alongside his wife Josette Colin, daughter of a family of winemakers from Chassagne-Montrachet, ran the estate, which took his name in 1976. Nowadays, their son François tends the nine hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, planted on some of the finest terroirs in the region. The Chardonnay vines are pruned with the Guyot method, while the Pinot Noir vines are pruned with the Cordon de Royat method, thus limiting yields and guaranteeing concentrated, fragrant grapes. The couple is convinced that respect for traditional expertise combined with cutting-edge technology is essential to producing great wines. Aware of current environmental challenges, they began converting to organic viticulture in 2009.

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Caillerets from René Lequin-Colin is produced from a 0.22-hectare vineyard situated in one of the best climates in Chassagne-Montrachet. The rows of vines benefit from a south-easterly exposure and very rocky, chalky soil, which is ideal for the cultivation of Chardonnay vines. The clay-limestone soil and optimal orientation contribute to the exceptional quality of this cuvée. The harvests are carried out by hand so that only the best grapes are selected. Vinification takes place in neutral barrels, 20% of which are new, in order to gently extract the aromas. The resulting wine is then aged in barrels for 12 months, followed by a further three months in stainless steel tanks to give the wine a silky texture and a balanced structure. The freshness and aromatic complexity make this Chassagne-Montrachet stand out with notes of white-fleshed fruits, flowers and subtle spices. The palate offers wonderful acidity, which balances out the different layers of flavours and concludes with a remarkable length.