75cl
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2019 Domaine Pierre–Yves Colin–Morey
Vendor code : 416
Not so long ago, it seemed impossible to join the pantheon of great white Burgundy producers. A few names were considered relics whose status supremacy was unattainable. However, a new wave of Burgundy producers, rising in the early 2000s, has stirred up the patriarchal region. Pierre-Yves' first vintages were immediately picked up by experts in the region. Just a few years later, Jancis Robinson put Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey firmly on a par with the world-renowned Domaine Coche-Dury, declaring that Burgundy has two impeccable estates creating the perfect white wines. Pierre-Yves has created a modern arrangement of the white Burgundy. And while in the last century, the beauty of Chassagne-Montrachet wines was emphasised by the impeccably executed but bright 'make-up' applied by special winemaking techniques (aging in new oak, malolactic, batonage), Pierre-Yves made the natural minerality of the great terroir evident.
Color
White
Country
France
Grape
Chardonnay
Region
Burgundy
Vintage
2019
Producer
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
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Smoky and rather subtle in aroma, but the oak lends a creamy invitation. On the palate, not as open as the Perrières, but the center of gravity is perfect. To describe the aroma, imagine warm buttered toast topped with honey and garnished with peach. This Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru pierces the heart.
When discussing the history of Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, it is important to mention that the brand initially operated as a negociant. In the early days, Pierre-Yves would provide empty casks to his suppliers, and once they were filled, he would retrieve them. In 2001, he debuted with a modest six casks. Pierre-Yves' initial vintages quickly caught the attention of regional experts, establishing his reputation. Over time, he has gradually expanded his vineyard holdings. As a result, his activities as a negociant have diminished. While he still purchases grapes from certain plots, Pierre-Yves personally cultivates some of these vineyards, such as Bâtard-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and select communal Meursault cuvées. In some instances, even when he doesn't cultivate a particular site, his team harvests the grapes during harvest time, as seen with his Meursault Perrières. It is worth noting that grapes purchased from outside sources are never vinified together with those from his vineyards, ensuring that each cuvée consists solely of one or the other.
Reviews from critics
96/100
3 points
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Wine Advocate
William Kelley: "Pierre-Yves Colin explained that he has lost his source in Pernand-Vergelesses, so his cuvée of 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is derived entirely from climat Les Languettes in the commune of Aloxe-Corton—and is consequently two-thirds smaller than usual, as well as a touch more dramatic in personality. Offering up aromas of clear honey, citrus oil, fresh peach, pear and warm bread, it's full-bodied, layered and textural, with a deep, multidimensional core, lively acids and a long, expansive finish".
Decanter
From grapes purchased from a parcel located at the top of the hill in Les Languettes. The PYCM team does most of the work in the vineyard and the results are lovely, with fairly forward aromas of ripe pear and floral notes. The texture is lively despite a pretty significant amount of extract, and the wine never loses its crisp, dynamic edge. This is due in part to the lees work, since the wine was not racked during the elevage. Drinking Window 2024 - 2039.
Burghound
An attractively fresh if much more reticent nose only grudgingly gives up its aromas of newly sliced green apple, lemon-lime, anise and again, discreet wood influence. There is fine density to the suave and powerful yet reasonably well-detailed larger-scaled flavors that also conclude in a citrusy, bone-dry and compact finale that is less austere than it usually is. While this does need to add depth, it should do that if allowed a few years of cellaring and it's built to reward a decade plus.
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