Product Description:
A premier cru with power and poise from one of Burgundy’s sharpest names.
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey’s 2021 Saint Aubin 1er Cru ‘La Chateniere’ is a snapshot of Saint-Aubin at its most expressive. Sourced from a compact 0.86-hectare, south-facing vineyard planted across 1970 and 1995, this is consistently the richest bottling from the domaine’s Saint-Aubin holdings—though “rich” here still wears a fine-boned, mineral-laced frame.
The site’s natural shelter and solar exposure give this wine a fuller, creamier profile compared to Colin-Morey’s other Saint-Aubins. It’s always made in tiny quantities and snapped up fast by those in the know. The 2021 vintage shows notable flesh and concentration, yet with a cool, ripe citrus core and Colin-Morey’s signature restraint.
Drink 2025–2028. Chardonnay. Raised with precision and tension. Pair with grilled lobster, roast chicken, or Comté.
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
– Creamy citrus and stone
Rich lemon curd, wet stone, and a subtle creamy lift.
PALATE
– Fleshy and layered
A generous mid-palate with ripe citrus, white peach, and chalky depth.
FINISH
– Bright, mineral close
Long, lemon-accented finish with balanced acidity and gentle grip.
Reviews & Accolades
...a fatter creamy style of bouquet, good flesh on the palate then a ripe lemon finish with good but not excessive acidity. Complex and potentially delicious. – Jasper Morris M.W., Inside Burgundy, (90–92) (October 2022)
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Vintage - 2021
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13.5%
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