Domaine Marc Colin is a family-owned Burgundy producer based in Chassagne-Montrachet, one of the Côte de Beaune's most respected communes. The domaine produces both white and red Burgundy wines, working with the region's two noble grape varieties across several appellations in the southern Côte de Beaune.

Chassagne-Montrachet is renowned for producing some of Burgundy's finest Chardonnay wines, with the commune's white wines displaying characteristic mineral precision and elegant structure. The area's limestone-rich soils and favorable exposition create ideal conditions for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, though the whites generally command greater recognition. The appellation includes several premier cru vineyards that produce wines of exceptional depth and aging potential.

Marc Colin's current range demonstrates the domaine's focus on premier cru sites, with Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vides Bourses and Saint-Aubin Le Chatenière representing the mineral-driven style these appellations produce. The domaine also works with Pinot Noir from Santenay, where the grape achieves good ripeness and structure in this southernmost commune of the Côte de Beaune.

Saint-Aubin is a wine appellation located in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, situated between the more famous villages of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. The appellation was established in 1937 and covers vineyards in the communes of Saint-Aubin and Gamay. The village sits in a valley that extends westward from the main Côte d'Or escarpment, with vineyards positioned on both south and east-facing slopes.

The appellation's terroir consists primarily of limestone and marl soils typical of the Côte de Beaune. The vineyards benefit from a continental climate with the moderating influence of the nearby hills. While both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are permitted, Chardonnay dominates the production, particularly in the Premier Cru vineyards. The appellation includes 29 Premier Cru climats, with notable sites like Les Charmois, Le Chatenière, and Murgers des Dents de Chien representing some of the finest expressions of the terroir.

Saint-Aubin Chardonnays typically display more minerality and restraint compared to their neighbors in Chassagne-Montrachet or Puligny-Montrachet. The wines often show citrus and white flower aromatics with a distinctive chalky minerality, reflecting the limestone-rich soils. Premier Cru bottlings tend to offer greater concentration and aging potential while maintaining the appellation's characteristic freshness and elegance.