Product Description:
A Grand Cru of scale and structure from vines planted before WWII. Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey’s 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is drawn from a minuscule 0.07-hectare parcel of 85+ year-old vines in Chassagne—formerly tended by his father-in-law, Jean-Marc Morey. This is one of PYCM’s most complete wines: a blend of intensity, restraint, and cellar-worthy backbone.
Always among the first picked due to its natural ripeness, the 2022 Bâtard carries immense weight yet stays taut and alive thanks to a pulse of acidity uncommon in warmer vintages. Expect white orchard fruit, honeysuckle, and ripe lime wrapped in chalky austerity. Tiny berries, natural millerandage, and meticulous bud-thinning ensure concentration and precision. A wine for the patient collector.
Drink 2030–2040+. Chardonnay. Grand Cru. Aged in oak. Pair with truffled white meats, lobster thermidor, or rich shellfish bisques.
Maker
Established as one of the young rising stars of Burgundy, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey in 2005 left his family Domaine, Marc Colin, where he gained a solid reputation for his outstanding white wines. Pierre-Yves took control of a share of the family vineyards (Domaine Marc Colin) from 2006 vintage. His first vintages have been made from vineyards and growers that he works closely with buying the wine as must and aging the wines in barrels which he has supplied. If the resulting wines meet his standards the barrels of wine purchased are then matured in his own cold cellar below his house in Chassagne Montrachet.
“This is not just one of the top domaines in the Cote de Beaune in Burgundy, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is now well recognised as one of the greatest winemakers and domaines in the world. Consistently producing benchmark wines in each vintage.”
The Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey estate was born in 2001 from the association of Pierre-Yves Colin (son of Marc) and Caroline Morey (daughter of Jean-Marc). Today they operate 13 hectares in the villages of Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Santenay, Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault. Their production consists of 92% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir and 3% of Aligoté grape variety. Working about 2 hectares from the family heritage, the other plots have come from different acquisitions over the last fifteen years, as well as a few plots in Fermages.
Philosophy
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey’s philosophy is simple yet profound: to create wines that speak to the unique character of their terroir. By embracing organic and biodynamic farming practices, he ensures that his vines are in harmony with nature, allowing each vineyard’s potential to shine through in the wines. In the winery, Pierre-Yves follows a minimal intervention approach, letting the natural yeast drive fermentation and allowing the wines to mature on their lees to develop depth and complexity. His wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance, and their ability to age gracefully, reflecting the precision of his craftsmanship and the distinctive beauty of Burgundy’s finest vineyards.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Deep and floral
White fruit mass with hints of honeysuckle and crushed limestone.
PALATE
– Dense yet focused
Immense concentration with lime, pear, and a mineral line of tension.
FINISH
– Persistent and poised
Long and architectural with ripeness framed by Grand Cru austerity.
Reviews & Accolades
...spectacular potential... the quintessential austerity of the vineyard will carry the day. Ripe limes too at the back. Very persistent indeed. – Jasper Morris M.W., Inside Burgundy, (96–99) (October 2023)
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13.5%
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