2018 Santenay Les Gravieres
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Racked to tank early November, so he wasn’t going to show this or the Vieilles Vignes. 1.11 ha (2.74 acres) but they keep only part of the harvest. 50% whole bunch. 12 days total vatting (ie relatively short). No temperature control in his oak vats. Aged in 350 barrels. Picked in the cool. No fining or filtration. Light to mid cherry. Again that peppery freshness and almost a touch of Cabernet Franc in its herbal character but the red fruits on the palate are all Pinot. Pretty and scented and the tannins offer a firm, fine structure. Needs longer but is already in harmony. Lively and long and fine-grained. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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.