Tasting Notes
Sourced from old vines in the well-situated premier cru Bas des Duresses, this Pinot Noir shows both the rustic charm of Auxey and the refinement of Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey’s winemaking. The bouquet is vivid and expressive, with bright red cherry, raspberry and rose petal notes lifted by hints of spice and earth. The palate is medium-bodied and finely structured, carrying juicy red fruit framed by taut acidity and delicate, chalky tannins. Subtle oak adds polish without masking the mineral edge, leading to a long, precise finish. A wine of clarity and poise, offering both early approachability and the structure to evolve with time. - Chris L
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is one of Burgundy’s most acclaimed contemporary domaines, based in Chassagne-Montrachet. Founded in 2005 by Pierre-Yves and his wife Caroline Morey, the estate was born after Pierre-Yves spent over a decade working at his family’s domaine, Marc Colin. From the outset, PYCM quickly established itself as a benchmark for precise, terroir-driven white Burgundy, with a growing reputation for elegant reds as well.
The domaine farms parcels across some of the Côte de Beaune’s most celebrated terroirs, including Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, as well as prestigious premier and grand cru sites. Farming is meticulous and sustainable, with old vines and low yields central to the philosophy.
In the cellar, Pierre-Yves works with a light, detail-focused hand: whole-bunch pressing, minimal racking, native yeast fermentations, and ageing on lees in larger demi-muid barrels with little new oak. The wines are bottled without fining or filtration and often under wax-sealed closures to preserve freshness.
PYCM’s whites are celebrated for their tension, crystalline minerality and longevity, while the reds show purity, fragrance and finesse. Today, the domaine stands as a leading light in modern Burgundy, admired for its clarity of vision and unwavering commitment to expressing terroir.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Auxey Duresses |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |