Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 1er Cru La Comme , Santenay

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (PYCM) is widely regarded as one of Burgundy’s most precise vignerons. While his reputation was built on world-class whites, his red wines from the La Comme 1er Cru vineyard in Santenay offer exceptional value and prestige. This site sits on the border of Chassagne-Montrachet, sharing the same limestone-rich soils that define the great estates of the Côte de Beaune. For the Australian collector, this represents a chance to secure a bottle from a cult producer at a fraction of the cost of his more famous labels. The winemaking remains hands-off to let the site speak for itself. The Pinot Noir undergoes fermentation with a significant proportion of whole bunches to maintain freshness and structural snap. Ageing takes place in larger 350-litre French oak barrels, of which very few are new, to avoid masking the fruit with toast. This technique preserves the wine’s natural energy and ensures the oak remains a background element rather than a primary feature. The nose is defined by bright raspberries, crushed stones, and a faint hint of rose petal. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and athletic, showing red cherry and spice flavours. It carries a fine, chalky tannin profile and a clean, saline finish. This is a transparent Burgundy that prioritises tension and drinkability over sheer weight.