Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Estate

Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey – The pure expression of Burgundian Chardonnay

Domain name

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Estate

Wine region

Burgundy – Côte de Beaune

Appellations and terroirs

The estate spans some of the finest wine-growing villages of the Côte de Beaune, including Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, and Santenay. It also cultivates a few parcels in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, encompassing exceptional terroirs such as Les Champlots, Les Caillerets, La Chatenière, Corton-Charlemagne, and Bâtard-Montrachet. These clay-limestone soils, situated on well-exposed slopes, offer a great diversity of soil types and microclimates, allowing for the production of wines with a unique character—mineral, taut, and complex.

Emblematic grape varieties

Chardonnay (predominant), Pinot Noir, Aligoté

Philosophy and History

Coming from a long line of winemakers, Pierre-Yves Colin founded his own estate in 2001 with his wife, Caroline Morey. After honing his skills at the family estate, Marc Colin, he decided to strike out on his own in 2005. He started with a 6-hectare vineyard and a small négociant business. Today, the estate covers approximately 13 hectares, two-thirds of which are owned and one-third from carefully selected purchased grapes. The couple embodies a demanding and modern vision of Burgundy, while respecting the region's winemaking traditions.

Production specifics

The estate is renowned for its terroir-conscious viticultural practices. The soils are worked or grassed according to the topography, with particular attention paid to the health of the vines. The harvest is done by hand, and the grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, seeking a perfect balance between acidity and concentration. Winemaking is minimally interventionist: the white grapes are pressed as whole bunches, and fermentation takes place in 350-liter barrels, approximately 30% of which are new oak. No lees stirring is performed in order to preserve the purity of the aromas. The extended aging process (15 to 20 months) allows the wines to fully express their finesse. Bottling is done unfiltered, using natural corks, and each bottle is waxed for optimal preservation.

Recognitions

Considered one of the most talented winemakers of his generation, Pierre-Yves Colin has established his own style and signature. The RVF's Green Guide considers him an essential reference for white Burgundy. His wines, such as Saint-Aubin Hommage à Marguerite, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Caillerets, and Bâtard-Montrachet, regularly receive very high scores in specialist guides and are praised for their intensity, balance, and length. The estate's wines grace the wine lists of the world's finest restaurants.

Each vintage from Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is the fruit of rigorous expertise and a constant quest for excellence. The precision of the aging process, the crystalline expression of the Chardonnay, and the faithful interpretation of the terroir make these wines highly sought after by discerning wine lovers and collectors.

Why choose a wine from Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey?

• A unique style based on tension, minerality and aromatic purity
• Highly controlled breeding practices, without excessive wood or reduction
• An iconic family estate in the Côte de Beaune
• Wines from prestigious and emblematic terroirs of Burgundy
• Consistent quality vintage after vintage

Discover the selection of wines from Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey and let yourself be seduced by their mineral intensity, their depth and their unparalleled elegance.