Product Description:
Monthelie in detail — restrained, mineral and quietly compelling.
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey brings his signature clarity and restraint to this 2022 Monthelie Blanc, sourced from domaine holdings in Les Plantes and Les Crays. While Monthelie rarely gets the spotlight, PYCM’s approach here is anything but secondary—precise picking, minimal intervention, and a steady hand in the cellar result in a Chardonnay that speaks softly but with intent.
The 2022 vintage posed its challenges—early heat and hydric stress in some parcels—but Colin-Morey’s early harvest ensured fruit that was clean, balanced, and vivid. Aged in 350L barrels, bottled unfined and unfiltered, this wine lands somewhere between Meursault’s textural generosity and Volnay’s linear finesse. It’s layered and confident, but never overplays its hand.
White pear, crushed stone and Meyer lemon weave through the palate, framed by gentle oak and a mineral line that keeps everything taut. Ready to drink now, or hold for a few years if you prefer your whites with a bit more depth.
Maker
Established as one of the young rising stars of Burgundy, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey in 2005 left his family Domaine, Marc Colin, where he gained a solid reputation for his outstanding white wines. Pierre-Yves took control of a share of the family vineyards (Domaine Marc Colin) from 2006 vintage. His first vintages have been made from vineyards and growers that he works closely with buying the wine as must and aging the wines in barrels which he has supplied. If the resulting wines meet his standards the barrels of wine purchased are then matured in his own cold cellar below his house in Chassagne Montrachet.
“This is not just one of the top domaines in the Cote de Beaune in Burgundy, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is now well recognised as one of the greatest winemakers and domaines in the world. Consistently producing benchmark wines in each vintage.”
The Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey estate was born in 2001 from the association of Pierre-Yves Colin (son of Marc) and Caroline Morey (daughter of Jean-Marc). Today they operate 13 hectares in the villages of Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Santenay, Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault. Their production consists of 92% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir and 3% of Aligoté grape variety. Working about 2 hectares from the family heritage, the other plots have come from different acquisitions over the last fifteen years, as well as a few plots in Fermages.
Philosophy
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey’s philosophy is simple yet profound: to create wines that speak to the unique character of their terroir. By embracing organic and biodynamic farming practices, he ensures that his vines are in harmony with nature, allowing each vineyard’s potential to shine through in the wines. In the winery, Pierre-Yves follows a minimal intervention approach, letting the natural yeast drive fermentation and allowing the wines to mature on their lees to develop depth and complexity. His wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance, and their ability to age gracefully, reflecting the precision of his craftsmanship and the distinctive beauty of Burgundy’s finest vineyards.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Mineral and bright
Pear, Meyer lemon and wet stone with a subtle floral lift.
PALATE
– Textured and fine
Orchard fruit and citrus framed by balanced weight and a quiet chalky grip.
FINISH
– Clean and composed
Persistent with saline freshness and just a trace of oak spice.
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13%
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