At a glance

Producer

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Region

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Chenevottes, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$340-500 USD (per 750ml bottle, global retail as of 2024)

Tasting profile

Lemon confit, white flowers, hazelnut, flinty minerality, subtle oak, vibrant citrus.

Evolution: Will develop greater richness, deeper nutty notes, and layered mineral complexity with age.

At peak: Pronounced depth and harmony, tertiary hazelnut and honey notes, softened citrus, expanded finish.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, driving freshness and cellaring potential

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13.0-13.5% ABV (typical for producer/vintage)

Aging potential

7-12 years from vintage; capable of further complexity with careful cellaring.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2044

Optimal window

2024 to 2047

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Vibrant, precise, with developing complexity; some further integration potential.

Top-tier white Burgundies from premier cru vineyards like Les Chenevottes benefit from 5-10 years of age, balancing vibrant primary fruit with textural and aromatic complexity. The 2019 vintage is structured, fresh, and concentrated, promising an especially elegant evolution through its peak years.

Food pairing

Lobster with beurre blanc, roasted chicken, scallops, creamy mushroom dishes, aged Comté cheese.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

High-density, manual vineyard work; restricts chemical treatments; low-intervention winemaking; gravity-flow facility; careful energy use; recyclable glass and basic packaging.

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey farms responsibly using lutte raisonnée (reasoned struggle), prioritizing organic approaches without formal certification. Vineyard work is predominantly manual, minimizing mechanization and chemical input. Winery operations use minimal new oak and energy-efficient practices. Packaging is classic and not lightweight, but glass is recyclable. While not fully certified sustainable or organic, the philosophy and practices are environmentally conscious, earning a strong sustainability score among Burgundy domaines. International transport adds to overall carbon impact. Further gains would come from full certification and lighter packaging.