PIERRE-YVES COLIN-MOREY
The launch of this estate in 2001 was the coming together of two illustrious wine families: Pierre-Yves Colin (the eldest son of Marc Colin) and Caroline Morey (the daughter of Jean-Marc Morey). In 2001, the couple decided to launch a négociant business, starting out with just six barrels of wine from purchased grapes.
Given their connections and family reputation, the word quickly spread and by 2005, they had about 35 barrels. By 2006, Pierre-Yves left his family’s estate and dedicated himself to building his own estate, bringing with him nearly 6ha of vines.
The last five years have brought a big evolution for the estate. It has stopped buying grapes from vineyards that it doesn’t control, evolving from a négociant model to a domaine. The vineyards have increased from 6ha to 13ha. Caroline inherited 7ha in 2014 and has created her own eponymous estate. Pierre-Yves makes the white wines under her name, while Caroline makes the reds. Pierre-Yves is a talented vigneron whose wines crackle with energy and tension. The wines are still relatively affordable – his village St-Aubins are my go-to wines at restaurants.
Pierre-Yves Colin- Morey, St-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2017 92
£96.66 (ib) BI Wines & Spirits One of my favourite St-Aubin whites, this has wonderful intensity, precision and sizzling minerality. The palate is lean and focused with fresh herbs, pear and citrus flavours. All the white wines that Pierre-Yves crafts, including this delicious En Remilly, are focused, linear and vibrating with energy. Matured in 350-litre barrels for 18 months, using about one-third new oak.
2020-2025 12.8%