Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Summary
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey operates as both a domaine and négociant in Chassagne-Montrachet, crafting terroir-driven white Burgundies from owned vineyards and selected fruit across the Côte de Beaune's premier cru and village sites. Their traditional approach combines extended 18-month aging in larger 350-liter barrels without batonnage, emphasizing minimal intervention and natural fermentations.
Heritage & Leadership
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (PYCM) was established in 2006 when Pierre-Yves Colin departed from his family's domaine, Marc Colin. The domaine represents the union of two significant Burgundian families through Pierre-Yves Colin and his wife Caroline Morey, daughter of Jean-Marc Morey. Operating from their winery in Chassagne-Montrachet, they began with a portion of vineyards inherited from the Colin family estate, focusing primarily on white wine production.
Vineyards & Wines
The domaine's holdings span key appellations in the Côte de Beaune, with parcels in Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Saint-Aubin. Their portfolio includes both domaine wines from owned vineyards and négociant wines produced from purchased fruit. Chardonnay dominates production, with the wines originating from both premier cru and village-level sites across these appellations.
Philosophy & Practice
Pierre-Yves Colin's winemaking approach centers on specific technical choices that define the house style. The domaine uses 350-liter barrels rather than traditional 228-liter Burgundian pièces, eliminating batonnage (lees stirring) during aging. Wines undergo extended aging periods of up to 18 months, with late bottling to allow for complete development. In the cellar, minimal intervention practices prevail, with fermentations proceeding naturally. Pressing is done at low pressure to minimize phenolic extraction, contributing to the precision and tension characteristic of the wines.