Visit to PYCM – Tasting the 2022s

I had a nice line-up of tastings in March, April, and May, many with the producers of great white Burgundies.

Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey and Domaine Caroline Morey were two of these, with wines made in shared facilities in Chassagne-Montrachet’s the new business end.

And this year the wines were presented by Clement Colin, Pierre-Yves’ and Caroline’s son, who participates in both the Colin and Morey domaines.

Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is a well-known white-wine-producing estate, while Caroline Morey produces both reds and whites to complete the picture. They are two domaines, but in reality, two brands making different cuvees with the same vinification setup.

This article will cover the 2022 wines from the PYCM estate made by the man himself and his two sons, Clement and Mathis Colin.

History

Pierre-Yves Colin is the oldest son of St. Aubin’s Marc Colin, and is married to Caroline Morey of Chassagne’s prominent Morey family. In 2001 he started a negociant business under the name Colin-Morey before leaving his family estate to form what today is known as PYCM/Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey.

Aside from the PYCM estate, the family also runs Caroline Morey’s domaine (more about these wines in a separate article).

PYCM has rapidly gained a great reputation amongst Burgundy collectors by offering a large range of interesting terroirs, some from his own vineyards, and from time to time others made from bought grapes.

The wines are known by their distinctive labels, consistently high quality, and – to some degree, at least in the past – a recognizable style with quite a strong reductive note. The wines of today (vintage 2022) had tuned the reduction down a bit, but the style is otherwise unchanged, and the wines are all showing well. The 2022s are a delight, with generous fruit and the classic, but suitable, reductive note.

Let’s taste!

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2022

The Hautes Côtes de Beaune is a treat; the ’22 is showing tasty fruit and generosity, displayed on the cooler terroir of the Côtes. A lovely glass, it is not complex, but a delightful vin de soif.

(Drink from 2024) – Good (87p) –

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 2022

The village Saint-Aubin is from three plots, including Le Banc. It’s rich and balanced; a wine for enjoyment even though the reduction sets some limits for the first year or so.

(Drink from 2025) – Very Good (89-90p) –

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin Hommage a Marguerite 2022

The Hommage a Marguerite is a harmonious delight, coming from generous soil. This is elegant, even delicate. Perhaps not my first choice in 2022, as this vineyard is on the richer side. Still, a good glass for poultry or other medium-weight dishes.

(Drink from 2027) – Very Good (90p) –

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin Chateniere 2022

The Saint Aubin Chatenaire is gorgeous: balanced and vivid. A delicate and elegant wine – wow! – this is airy and effortless. A lovely glass, even for early drinking.

(Drink from 2024) – Fine (91p) –

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