Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Baudines 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Baudines
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Beaune) — Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Baudines
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 95; Vinous 93; Robert Parker (William Kelley) 93; Recommended drinking window ~2026–2040

Tasting Note
White peach, spiced pear, citrus and linden flower with hazelnut, chalky flint and saline minerality; satiny texture, racy acidity and a focused, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, grilled scallops, roast chicken in cream, mushroom risotto, aged goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed white fish, miso-glazed cod, Cantonese poached chicken, delicate dim sum.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-cluster press; native-yeast fermentation in 350L demi-muids/large barrels; 14–18 months élevage with restrained new oak, minimal bâtonnage; bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (PYCM), founded by Pierre-Yves Colin, Chassagne-based specialist in white Burgundy; small-production, sustainable practices; famed for mineral-driven, terroir-expressive Chardonnays.