2022 Pierre-Yves-Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin La Chateniere Premier Cru [D94][BH91-93][WA91-93][V91-93][JM90-93]

Producer: Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 
Region: Saint-Aubin, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France 
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Year: 2022  

Decanter, 94 Points 

"The 2022 Chatenière from PYCM boasts succulent aromas of ripe apple and quince with a hint of hazelnut and a flinty edge. The texture is ripe and broad, very different from the Champelots, which is lemony and lighter. The domaine farms three parcels here on the sheltered south and west-facing slopes between Champelots and Murgers des Dents de Chien. The grapes are gently pressed as whole clusters and fermented with most of their lees in cask." 

Burghound, 91-93 Points 

"Pretty and layered aromas of pear and apple compote display additional nuances of zest, spice and an all but invisible touch of wood. There is a bit less volume and even finer texture to the stony, delicious and intense medium weight flavors that deliver fine length on the balanced, clean and dry finale that is just a bit more complex. This is lovely plus it's a wine that should drink well young as well as with mid-term keeping.*Burghound Outstanding!*" 

Wine Advocate, 91-93 Points 

"Unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, crisp yellow orchard fruit, toasted hazelnuts and buttery pastry, the 2022 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière is medium to full-bodied, with a fleshy and layered core of fruit girdled by racy acids, concluding with a long, chalky finish." 

Vinous, 91-93 Points 

"The 2022 Saint-Aubin La Chatenière 1er Cru, a blend of three different parcels, is quite closed on the nose despite rigorous coaxing. A touch of reduction is at play, with crushed oyster shell and kelp-like scents percolating through the malic fruit. The palate is well-balanced with a concentrated opening. This feels like a grippy, weighty Saint-Aubin, perhaps without quite the nuance of the 2021, yet it feels reassuringly persistent on the finish." 

Jasper Morris, 90-93 Points 

"A lovely lively colour, lemon and lime, with something of a quality reduction on the nose. Then opens out, with more flesh behind. This is extremely classy, very PYCM in style with an extra generosity from this sunny site in a sunny vintage. Excellent balanced aftertaste. Drink from 2027-2032." 

Alcohol: 13% 

Sustainably farmed. 

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