The 2020 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey exemplifies the meticulous winemaking for which this esteemed producer is celebrated. Sourced from vineyards situated at higher elevations within the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, this appellation benefits from cooler microclimates, fostering a slower ripening process that imbues the Chardonnay grapes with exceptional freshness and a pronounced mineral backbone.
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is renowned for his non-interventionist approach, focusing on expressing the inherent terroir of each parcel. His wines typically undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended élevage in older, larger format oak barrels, often without bâtonnage, to preserve purity and tension. The 2020 vintage, characterized by its balance of ripeness and vibrant acidity, is expected to deliver a wine of remarkable precision and longevity, showcasing the potential of this often-underestimated regional appellation under the guidance of a master vigneron.
Tasting notes
This wine presents a luminous pale gold hue. The nose is immediately captivating, offering a precise bouquet of lemon zest, green apple, and white floral notes, underpinned by a distinct stony minerality and a subtle, characteristic reductive flintiness. On the palate, it is remarkably taut and focused, driven by a vibrant acidity that carries flavours of crisp citrus and orchard fruit through to a long, saline finish. The texture is refined, with an underlying tension that speaks to its potential for graceful evolution. A quintessential expression of PYCM's pursuit of purity and terroir.