Wines Unspecified Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey - Les Poruzots - 2015

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The 2015 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey “Les Poruzots” Premier Cru is an exceptional white Burgundy, showcasing the pinnacle of Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune. Grown on the revered “Les Poruzots” climat, traditionally within Meursault, this wine exemplifies the complexity and minerality from the region’s limestone-rich soils. 2015 was a particularly warm and generous vintage, yielding wines of richness and approachability, while retaining the distinctive elegance and tension that defines white Burgundy. Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is renowned for his meticulous, low-intervention winemaking: the fruit is hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts before ageing in carefully selected oak barrels (typically with a judicious touch of new oak). This approach allows the terroir and the grape to speak with clarity, giving the wine a precise balance of ripe orchard fruit, subtle toast, vibrant citrus, and a profound mineral backbone.

Burgundy is a region steeped in history and held in reverence throughout the wine world. The local climate is semi-continental, characterised by cold winters, warm summers, and the constant threat of spring frosts. The soils—in particular, the mix of limestone and marl—are essential to the finesse and longevity of Burgundy whites. The Côte de Beaune, and Meursault specifically, yields whites of structure and intensity, marrying richness with finely etched freshness, qualities that are especially pronounced in respected Premier Cru sites like “Les Poruzots.”

A wine of this distinction harmonises beautifully with refined dishes. Classic pairings include roast or grilled shellfish (think lobster or scallops), poultry in cream sauce (such as a traditional poulet à la crème), or delicate veal dishes. The generous mouthfeel also stands up to richer foods like truffle risotto or baked white fish with beurre blanc. For a regional accent, consider pairing it with escargots de Bourgogne or a creamy Epoisses cheese.

To fully appreciate its aromatic depth and tension, serve the 2015 Les Poruzots between 12 and 14°C. Decanting for 30 minutes before serving can help the wine reveal its intricate layers, especially at this point in its evolution. This is a bottle for thoughtful drinking, equally at home as a centrepiece to a special meal or as a contemplative glass among friends.