2019 - Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Pierre-Yves Colin explained that he has lost his source in Pernand-Vergelesses, so his cuvée of 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is derived entirely from climat Les Languettes in the commune of Aloxe-Corton—and is consequently two-thirds smaller than usual, as well as a touch more dramatic in personality. Offering up aromas of clear honey, citrus oil, fresh peach, pear and warm bread, it's full-bodied, layered and textural, with a deep, multidimensional core, lively acids and a long, expansive finish.

From vines owned from 2003 onwards. Now all Languettes (high and south-east-facing), and it yields much less wine than of old. The Morey vines have been sold. Picked 14 September. One 200-litre barrel blocked, 350-litre not. Barrel sample, not yet racked. More savour on the nose than many Corton-Charlemagnes. Very focused and tight compared with most. Lots of acidity. (JR)