Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Reviewed by Decanter (single tasting); PYCM bottlings are highly regarded by critics (e. g. , Burghound and trade press praise PYCM vintages); specific numeric scores for the 2021 1er Cru vary by retailer/reviewer

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus and green apple with white peach and tangerine, pronounced limestone minerality, toasted hazelnut, gentle spice and buttered-toast notes; chalky, saline finish with bright acidity and long length.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken with herbs, butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, creamy mushroom risotto, Comté or triple-cream cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed cod, yuzu-seared scallops, sushi/ sashimi (fatty fish), steamed fish with ginger & scallion, mild coconut-based Thai dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; native-yeast fermentation mostly in large barrels/demi-muids; limited new oak, minimal bâtonnage; typically bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (PYCM) established his eponymous label after working for family domaine; farms/leases fine parcels in Chassagne and nearby villages; known for mineral-driven Burgundies and careful oak use.