Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey – 2019 Bourgogne Aligoté

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey – 2019 Bourgogne Aligoté.

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (PYCM) is not a producer who treats “entry-level” wines as an afterthought, and this 2019 Bourgogne Aligoté proves exactly that. In a vintage known for its generosity, this Aligoté manages to stay focused and fresh, offering a style that is more about precision and definition than simple refreshment. It is a wine that feels deliberately made: clean, energetic, and quietly gastronomic, with a saline edge that keeps the palate awake.

This is not Aligoté as a sharp, one-dimensional aperitif. It is Aligoté with texture, structure, and a sense of seriousness—without losing the charm and drinkability that make the grape so appealing.

About the Winery

Based in Chassagne-Montrachet, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey has become one of the modern benchmarks for white Burgundy. Since the mid-2000s, the domaine has earned a reputation for wines built on tension, purity, and a highly disciplined approach to élevage. The style is unmistakably “Colin”: bright, mineral, and layered, often with a subtle reductive signature that adds complexity rather than heaviness.

What makes the domaine stand out is consistency. Whether it is a top Premier Cru or a regional bottling like this Bourgogne Aligoté, the wines share the same DNA: clarity, precision, and an emphasis on balance over show. In that sense, Aligoté becomes more than a simple alternative to Chardonnay—it becomes a lens through which the producer’s philosophy is clearly visible.

About the Wine

The 2019 Bourgogne Aligoté shows a pale straw colour with a bright, youthful sheen. On the nose, it opens with crisp orchard fruit and citrus—think green apple and lemon peel—supported by white flowers and a subtle waxy nuance that adds depth. There is also a stony, slightly saline character that immediately hints at its more serious intent.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied but driven by freshness. The texture is subtly fleshy, giving it a pleasing mid-palate presence, yet the overall impression remains incisive and linear. The acidity feels natural and well-placed, never aggressive, and the finish is clean, mineral, and lightly salty, with a refreshing grip that makes it feel highly food-oriented.

What stands out most is the balance: ripe enough to feel complete, but never soft or broad. It carries itself with restraint, and it finishes with a clarity that invites another sip rather than demanding attention.

Pairing suggestions

A very natural match for oysters, shellfish, ceviche, or sushi, but it also works beautifully with grilled white fish, goat cheese, salads with citrus dressing, or simple poultry dishes with herbs. It is the kind of wine that performs best when the food is fresh and precise, allowing its saline brightness to do the work.

We award this wine a 90-point DWA score.

This review is written by our own Niels Aarts.

Taste Date:                 December 2025

Website:                     Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey