The 2021 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru is a highly acclaimed Chardonnay hailing from the prestigious Batard Montrachet sub-appellation in Puligny Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France. This white wine, produced by Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, is noted for its exceptional quality and character, with several top-tier reviews backing its prowess.
The wine presents a complex aromatic profile. Decanter highlights the "pleasantly ripe pear and quince aromas with a subtle hint of white flowers," noting that it is "curiously less expressive and a bit more reserved than other wines in this cellar." The publication awarded it a score of 95 points, emphasizing its firm and broad texture, with structure in all the right places. The grapes for this wine come from a small 0.08-hectare plot at the center of Bâtard and undergo light crushing prior to fermentation in large casks with a modest proportion of new wood.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate also awarded this wine 95 points, with tasting notes that describe it as "terrific," exhibiting aromas of "pear, crisp green apple, orange zest, and freshly baked bread." The review elaborates on its full-bodied and layered structure, noting its "terrific concentration and a long, saline finish." The scarcity of this wine is emphasized, as less than one barrel was produced.
Vinous gave an even higher score, ranging between 95 to 97 points, calling the 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru "stunning on the nose with vibrant green apple, wet limestone, and citrus scents." The palate is described as "well balanced with a powerful opening," featuring unexpected tropical notes like wild peach and persimmon, with a spicy finish hinting at stem ginger.
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy also offered high praise, scoring it between 93 to 95 points. The review highlights that the wine comes from vines owned by Pierre-Yves’ father-in-law, Jean-Marc Morey, and notes its "clean and pure" nature, with "white fruit" and "a steadily growing power to the back" that persists without becoming massive. The recommended drinking window is from 2028 to 2034.
Overall, the 2021 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru is a wine of remarkable elegance and complexity, with excellent reviews reflecting its high quality and limited production.