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Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Côte de Beaune
Variety: Chardonnay
Country: France
Vintage: 2024
The Wine
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey has become one of the defining names of modern white Burgundy, producing Chardonnay built around tension, mineral detail and restrained élevage rather than richness or overt oak. Based in Chassagne-Montrachet, Pierre-Yves established the domaine in 2005 after leaving the family estate, Domaine Marc Colin, and today works across some of the finest terroirs of Chassagne, Saint-Aubin, Puligny and Meursault.
What makes the 2024 Bourgogne Blanc particularly interesting is the vineyard material. Rather than coming from one generic regional source, the blend draws fruit from Meursault (40%), Saint-Aubin (30%), Puligny-Montrachet (15%) and Chassagne-Montrachet (15%). It is a remarkably serious collection of Côte de Beaune origins for a wine carrying the Bourgogne appellation.
The different communes bring useful contrast: Meursault contributes breadth and mid-palate texture; Saint-Aubin freshness and limestone drive; Puligny a finer mineral line; and Chassagne a little more depth and structure. The result is not intended to mimic a village wine, but it does provide a genuine introduction to the character and precision that runs through the entire PYCM range.
The winemaking follows the same principles used for Pierre-Yves’ more elevated whites. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented with native yeasts, followed by extended maturation on unstirred lees in predominantly 350-litre barrels, with no bâtonnage. Bourgogne-level wines can remain in élevage for up to 16 months, building texture slowly while preserving acidity and mineral definition.
The cooler, low-yielding 2024 vintage has produced a particularly brisk expression: lemon and green apple, subtle white fruit and a light smoky-mineral edge, with bright acidity carrying through a clean, persistent finish. There is less overt reduction than can sometimes mark young PYCM, allowing the citrus and fruit to show clearly from the outset.
Cellared Says
Calling this PYCM’s “entry-level” Chardonnay rather misses the point. With fruit coming from Meursault, Saint-Aubin, Puligny and Chassagne, and essentially the same thoughtful cellar treatment as the wines above it, this is a serious Bourgogne Blanc. It doesn’t have the depth of the Premier Crus, but it absolutely carries the PYCM signature of citrus, tension, fine reduction and mineral precision. A very smart way into one of Burgundy’s most sought-after white wine producers.
Reviews
“Glowing pale lemon. Crisply attractive, not very reductive, no great weight on the palate, tingling acidity, a little citrus rinse, fair length.”
86–87 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Côte de Beaune
Variety: Chardonnay
Country: France
Vintage: 2024
The Wine
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey has become one of the defining names of modern white Burgundy, producing Chardonnay built around tension, mineral detail and restrained élevage rather than richness or overt oak. Based in Chassagne-Montrachet, Pierre-Yves established the domaine in 2005 after leaving the family estate, Domaine Marc Colin, and today works across some of the finest terroirs of Chassagne, Saint-Aubin, Puligny and Meursault.
What makes the 2024 Bourgogne Blanc particularly interesting is the vineyard material. Rather than coming from one generic regional source, the blend draws fruit from Meursault (40%), Saint-Aubin (30%), Puligny-Montrachet (15%) and Chassagne-Montrachet (15%). It is a remarkably serious collection of Côte de Beaune origins for a wine carrying the Bourgogne appellation.
The different communes bring useful contrast: Meursault contributes breadth and mid-palate texture; Saint-Aubin freshness and limestone drive; Puligny a finer mineral line; and Chassagne a little more depth and structure. The result is not intended to mimic a village wine, but it does provide a genuine introduction to the character and precision that runs through the entire PYCM range.
The winemaking follows the same principles used for Pierre-Yves’ more elevated whites. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented with native yeasts, followed by extended maturation on unstirred lees in predominantly 350-litre barrels, with no bâtonnage. Bourgogne-level wines can remain in élevage for up to 16 months, building texture slowly while preserving acidity and mineral definition.
The cooler, low-yielding 2024 vintage has produced a particularly brisk expression: lemon and green apple, subtle white fruit and a light smoky-mineral edge, with bright acidity carrying through a clean, persistent finish. There is less overt reduction than can sometimes mark young PYCM, allowing the citrus and fruit to show clearly from the outset.
Cellared Says
Calling this PYCM’s “entry-level” Chardonnay rather misses the point. With fruit coming from Meursault, Saint-Aubin, Puligny and Chassagne, and essentially the same thoughtful cellar treatment as the wines above it, this is a serious Bourgogne Blanc. It doesn’t have the depth of the Premier Crus, but it absolutely carries the PYCM signature of citrus, tension, fine reduction and mineral precision. A very smart way into one of Burgundy’s most sought-after white wine producers.
Reviews
“Glowing pale lemon. Crisply attractive, not very reductive, no great weight on the palate, tingling acidity, a little citrus rinse, fair length.”
86–87 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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