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 Vintage2012 Label 1 of 22 
TypeRed
ProducerPierre-Yves Colin-Morey (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
DesignationVieilles Vignes Ceps Centenaires
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionCôte de Beaune
AppellationSantenay

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2017 and 2024 (based on 21 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Pierre Yves Colin Morey Santenay Vieilles Vignes Ceps Centenaires on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 8 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Mrbuzz on 2/29/2020: Brett bomb...but drinkable. (1153 views)
 Tasted by the godfather on 7/4/2018: Stemmy but really nice, young (1607 views)
 Tasted by flatlandfarmer on 10/22/2017: Needs more time, or a good decant. (1834 views)
 Tasted by gzim on 10/9/2016 & rated 91 points: Popped and poured. At first very primary, almost like a Cali Pinot, with a core of Sour Cherry hard candy... with time more of an edge developed with time it turned into a dry slightly austere finish. Very nice for the $$ beautiful fruit (2136 views)
 Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 7/21/2015 & rated 85 points: If someone ever had a marketing meeting to try to figure out how to sell a bottle of wine to me personally, they probably couldn't come up with anything better than "Vieilles Vignes Ceps Centenaires." Not a whole lot of ceps centenaires in Burgundy... here's one of them. It's still a village wine, though, and I'm not sure the style is totally to my liking. It's edgy at first from CO2 and stays kind of edgy even after I think I've got the CO2 taken care of. That's something often said about Santenay but usually in reference to a somewhat rustic structure, but the thing is, this wine isn't especially structured at all. The experience is at times kind of like drinking a rough-around-the-edges Beaujolais with its very-primary fruit and rustic texture, and at times kind of like drinking New World pinot, albeit a good one, in those moments when the the fruit is particularly assertive. I'm hoping some of that primary fruit concentration reflects an underlying seve that will unwind to show some more interesting character if left in the cellar. No idea where this one is going though. (8316 views)
 Tasted by Mrbuzz on 11/4/2014 & rated 91 points: Started out with some high octane VA, setting my mouth a blaze like lighting a gasoline soaked rag in a coffee can! Hmmmm? To be honest…it might just be me, with a stressed out palate from work….a little cheese and bread seemed to calm it down. A wonderful silky creaminess began to fill the palate….with young bright red fruits(cherry,raspberry,strawberry,red plum,rhubarb) still quite acidic with some cherry skin sours, but much more balanced. Med bodied, pretty simple, yet some tasty stuff in there….pretty flowers, dusty potpourri spices, dried berry/orange, licorice, forest. Tasty little young sipper….should be cheaper though…but tasty non the less. A nice red to throw in the mix of a PYCM white burgundy tasting! (3119 views)
 Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/13/2014: Ruby. Some exotic fruit elements on the nose that I can't quite put my finger on. Light weight and much less interesting in the mouth, though. Dry, black fruited and short. (2403 views)

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Producer Website

After leaving his family domaine in 2005, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey has established himself as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. Pierre-Yves has built a strong reputation for crafting exquisite white Burgundy that display energy and vitality. The white wines are whole bunch pressed, fermented with natural yeasts, aged on lees for up to 18 months in mostly in 350 litre barrels with no lees stirring and no filtration. More recently Pierre-Yves has sourced Pinot Noir from some exceptional vineyards further north in the Cote d'Or, and these are also exciting wines true to their appellation. The corks used come from one tiny supplier and are extra long and extra wide (55mm x 25mm) for the village, 1er cru and Grand cru wines and are untreated with no paraffin and the bottles are then sealed with soft wax to ensure no problems with premature oxidation. The resulting wines are built to age classically up to 10 years or more.

Pinot Noir

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.


Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.

Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.

The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.

Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.

In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.

With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.

Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Burgundy

Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)

Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.

Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker

# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson

# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates

# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson

# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson

# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio

Côte de Beaune


Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)


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