2015 St Aubin Blanc La Chatenieres
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I revisited Pierre-Yves Colin's 2015 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière from my cellar, and while the wine is slowly emerging from post-bottling hibernation, it remains very youthful, unwinding in the glass with a subtle bouquet of citrus oil, green apple, crisp Anjou pear and wet stones. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with good depth at the core, incisive acids and a palpable sense of chalky dry extract. While there's a certain sweetness of fruit that nods to the vintage, this is beautifully rendered and is beginning to realize the potential it showed from barrel.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Cask sample. Vines aged 45 years and 2/3 are 55 years old. Open, floral with a citrus undertow. Relatively easy and open. Lots of pleasure here. Maybe slightly less energy than in some years? (JR)
(a blend of two 45-year-old parcels): Pale, green-tinged yellow. Pure, fresh aromas of lemon, lime, fresh herbs and dusty stone. Boasts lovely texture and balance, with its citrus and crushed stone flavors enlivened by brisk acidity. These parcels are planted on soil rich in calcaire but in a warmer spot than the Champlots, noted Colin. Finishes firm and vibrant, with an attractive light touch. The alcohol here is a moderate 12.8%.
About the producer
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (known by many as PYCM) is a négociant and domaine that has become one of the most popular white wine producers in Burgundy – with a prolific number of cuvées from the top Grands and Premiers Crus vineyards in the Côte de Beaune.