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 Jasper Morris
A clean lemon yellow. This is really classy in bouquet, with an agreeable ripeness of fruit without losing the steely character, filling the middle of the palate with more in reserve behind, medium acidity, fine length, a very complete St-Aubin. Drink from 2027-2032.
91-93 Points William Kelley (Wine Advocate)
Aromas of pear, white flowers, nutmeg, toasted hazelnuts and clear honey introduce the 2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière, a medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that’s seamless and saline. Precise but open, this will offer a broad drinking window.