Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne Montrachet Ancegnieres 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet Ancegnieres
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 95 pts (Jan 2024); Vinous (Neal Martin) ~91; Wine Advocate/Robert Parker 90–91; Burghound 89–92

Tasting Note
Ripe pear, nectarine, honeycomb and beeswax with citrus and exotic spice; subtle smoky reduction and stony minerality. Dense, satiny texture and a long, spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, butter-poached lobster, mushroom risotto, creamy poultry or pork dishes. Asian: miso-glazed cod, seared tuna/sushi (fatty cuts), tempura, slightly spicy Thai or Vietnamese fish dishes.

Production Method
Native-yeast fermentation; aged 14–18 months in large-format demi-muids/350L barrels with restrained new oak; bottled unfined/unfiltered. Sustainable/organic vineyard practices.

Vineyard Info
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (PYCM) is a respected terroir-focused Burgundian domaine (founded after 2003); Les Ancegnieres comes from ~0.26 ha, including ~80-year-old vines.