2021 Pierre Yves Colin Morey Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 95 WA 93 JM 92
DC 95

Decanter, November 2022

The vineyards farmed by the domaine were so badly damaged by frost and rain in 2021 that the premier cru parcels in Chassagne (like the village-level vines) were blended together. At the premier cru level this includes...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2023

(91-93 points) A blend of all Pierre-Yves's premiers crus, the 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru is chiseled and concentrated, revealing aromas of pear, freshly baked bread, buttery pastry, mint and white flowers. Medium...
JM 92

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, October 2022

(90-92 points) A blend of Abbaye de Morgeot, Chenevottes and Baudines, in proportions of 50-40-10 roughly. Pale colour, fresh, racy fruit on the nose, juicy at the front of the palate, stricter behind, white fruit, plenty...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Chassagne Montrachet
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Pierre Yves Colin Morey Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru is a notable Chardonnay hailing from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, specifically the sub-region of Cote de Beaune in the Chassagne Montrachet appellation. Produced by Pierre Yves Colin Morey, this wine stands out not only for its quality but also for the challenges faced during its production.

The 2021 vintage was particularly difficult due to severe frost and rain, which significantly reduced the yield. As Decanter notes, "The vineyards farmed by the domaine were so badly damaged...the premier cru parcels in Chassagne...were blended together." Despite these adverse conditions, the wine achieved remarkable quality from the remaining grapes, resulting in only seven barrels instead of the usual 25.

Decanter awarded this wine an impressive score of 95, praising its "ripe apple and pear fruit aromas kissed with a floral edge and a firm mineral note." The wine's texture is highlighted for its "pleasant density and nice 'shoulders' – admirable length, breadth and substance." The review concludes by calling it "impressive wine by any measure."

Jasper Morris of Inside Burgundy also commended this wine, giving it a score between 90 to 92 points. He described it as having a "pale colour" with "fresh, racy fruit on the nose." The wine presents a "juicy at the front of the palate, stricter behind" profile, characterized by "white fruit" and "plenty of tension." Morris notes that it is "more linear than broad."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score range of 91 to 93 points, recognized the wine's blend of premier crus, describing it as "chiseled and concentrated." Reviewer WK identified aromas of "pear, freshly baked bread, buttery pastry, mint, and white flowers." The wine is "medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with a long, chalky finish." It is recommended that this wine will "really benefit from further élevage."

In summary, the 2021 Pierre Yves Colin Morey Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru is a Chardonnay that exemplifies resilience and quality despite challenging conditions. With high praise from multiple esteemed reviewers, this wine is a testament to the skill and dedication of its producer.