COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2021 Au Bout Du Monde from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is a captivating white Burgundy that stands apart due to its unique high-altitude origin in the Hautes-C么tes de Beaune. Crafted from Chardonnay grown in a cool, remote vineyard, this wine embodies the producer's philosophy of minimal intervention and terroir expression. Despite the challenges of the 2021 vintage, including frost, the cool climate preserved the grapes' natural freshness and acidity. Expect a medium-bodied, precise wine with vibrant citrus and orchard fruit notes, underscored by a striking minerality and a long, saline finish. It's a testament to the potential of Burgundy's less-explored terroirs and a superb example of Colin-Morey's precise winemaking.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Au Bout Du Monde' translates to 'At the End of the World,' hinting at the vineyard's remote, high-altitude location.
Fact 02
The vineyard is situated at one of the coldest spots in Burgundy, at elevations between 400-450 meters.
Fact 03
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey uses larger 350-liter demi-muid barrels for aging, which impart less oak influence than standard barrels.
Fact 04
The wine is intentionally not fined or filtered, preserving its natural texture and complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The journey of 'Au Bout Du Monde' begins with a gentle whole-bunch press, followed by fermentation using native yeasts in older oak casks. The wine then rests for 18 months on its lees in 350-liter demi-muids, a technique that promotes gradual maturation without the need for stirring. Crucially, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey eschews fining and filtration, ensuring that the wine retains its authentic character, texture, and minerality. This meticulous, hands-off approach is central to his winemaking, aiming to capture the essence of the high-altitude Hautes-C么tes de Beaune terroir.
