Pierre-Yves Colin is the eldest son of the famed Marc Colin. After working as the winemaker at his father’s domaine from 1994 to 2005, he established his own domaine from family vineyards he inherited from his family.
Since that time, he has rapidly become a star in the Cote de Beaune and is now considered one of Burgundy’s top producers. His choice to use larger demi-muid barrels and eschew the use of battonnage, makes each one of his bottlings a clear expression of its terroir and a study in mineral-driven Chardonnay.
As scary as it may seem, with each new vintage his wines seem to get better and better. This is not only one of the top domaines in Chassagne, this is one of the great winemakers and domaines in the world.
92-94 Points William Kelley (Wine Advocate)
The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru reveals aromas of sweet citrus fruit, ripe peaches, freshly baked bread, white flowers and struck match. Medium to full-bodied, rich and textural, it’s a comparatively broad, unctuous rendition of this cuvée.
93-95 Points Jasper Morris
One supplier in Aloxe-Corton, one in Pernand. Now received in grapes, but picked on different dates, then made separately and blended. Pale lemon and lime, a softer bouquet than some but still with the requisite minerals. Generous across the palate but the stones are in the right place. Three 350 and two 228 barrels in total. Two of the 350s are new. A fine and indeed classic Corton-Charlemagne which leaves a very agreeable aftertaste. Drink from 2028-2035.