Product Description:
Old vines, limestone grip, and signature precision from a modern master. Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey’s 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes is sourced from mature parcels that speak directly of Chassagne’s limestone-rich soils. A layered, terroir-driven white Burgundy with serious ageing potential, it channels the tension and power that has made PYCM’s name synonymous with benchmark Chardonnay.
There’s reduction on the nose to start—pure Colin-Morey style—before it opens to oyster shell, crushed stone, and ripe citrus. The palate follows with concentrated texture, flashes of orange pith and marmalade, and a peppery edge that speaks of depth and structure. No lees stirring, no filtration—just sharp cellar work and purity of site.
Best from 2026–2034. Chardonnay. Raised in 350L oak barrels for up to 18 months. Ideal with grilled kingfish, roast pork belly, or aged hard cheeses.
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
– Mineral and savoury
Limestone, oyster shell, and citrus zest lift from a veil of reduction.
PALATE
– Textural and taut
Orange pith, tangerine, and light marmalade ride a frame of impressive weight.
FINISH
– Spiced and vibrant
Peppery and persistent, with stony length and energy.
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13%
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