Incredible New Burgundies on the Shelf
Incredible New Burgundies on the Shelf
As many know by now, I often love to write a full profile on a winemaker, but this week small allocations from three winemakers all arrived around the same time and instead of picking one I figured why not showcase them all! All three of these winemakers are making terroir driven White Burgundies (with a few reds) ranging from Aligote and Bourgogne Blanc to village and premier crus from Chasssagne-Montrachet and Meursault. Enjoy a deep dive into each producer below but the real enjoyment comes from popping the corks from these incredibly talented winemakers.
Simon Colin
With the 2021 vintage, Simon Colin inherited 2/3 of his father Phillippe Colin’s holdings. However, back in 2017 he started sourcing fruit in Chassagne, Puligny, and Rully. Prior to making his own wines, Simon trained under his uncle Bruno (Colin), was the assistant winemaker at Domaine Etienne Sauzet, and assisted his father in making the 2015 vintage at Domaine Phillipe Colin. Now making his own waves with ownership of his own vines, Simon farms organically with some biodynamic practices implemented along the way. Organic certification is coming next year with Simon describing his style as “modern” as he works to make wines with great acidity and less wood influence. Although he is young, Simon has already proved what an incredible winemaker he is, with nowhere to go but up! My experience so far with these wines has been incredible with the Aligoté and Bourgogne Blanc being some of the best values in white Burgundy right now while the village Chassagne punches above its weight. A second shipment of his 2022 vintage just arrived in New York and I would snag these while you can as there is not a huge amount to go around and the next vintage isn’t expected to arrive for a few months still.
Yves Boyer-Martenot
Vincent Boyer is the 4th generation vigneron and has been at the helm of his family domaine since 2010. When he took the reins, Vincent began farming organically and has shown a true dedication to the family’s old vines. His goal is to have balance and freshness in his wines with true terroir. In the cellar only indigenous yeasts are used with low percentages of new wood (just 30% in 1er Crus), minimal SO2, and no filtration. The resulting wines are incredibly pure! I was blown away tasting these just a few weeks ago when wines of similar quality are often much more expensive. I must point out how fantastic the Meursault Narvaux is, the sort of wine you taste and say "this is what Meursault is!"
Morey-Coffinet
Thibault Morey is the second generation at the Domaine that his parents established after separately inheriting vineyards. This family tree contains almost all of the Cote de Beaune “royalty” Morey, Coffinet, and Pillots. Names aside, Thibault has brought the family Domaine to new heights since taking over in 2009. One of the largest improvements he made was in farming, switching to biodynamic farming and receiving certification for it in 2015. Thibault says “when the vines are properly cared for, you can take everything from the skin to the seed.” His wines showcase powerful minerality, with a strong sense of terroir. We have just 2 bottles each of his 1er Crus Blanchot Dessus and Dent de Chien, both neighboring Montrachet and both made from less then 0.1 of a hectare, these are some rare, special white Burg!
-Hanna Krilov
Wines will be available for pick-up beginning Thursday 4/10
All wines discount 10% on a case or mixed case purchase.
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Boyer-Martenot, Yves 2022 Bourgogne Aligote
From 40 year old vines within Meursault on Clay-limestone soils. Fermented and aged in older barrels for 12 months and concrete eggs for 8 months. A beautifully textured wine with a slightly waxy finish, showcasing all that Aligote can be!
$33.99
Boyer-Martenot, Yves 2022 Bourgogne Blanc
From 70 year old vines in the village of Meursault on clay-limestone soils. Fermented and aged in older barrels for 12 months and concrete eggs for 8 months. This wine is incredible for the price, great minerality and a tiny...
$44.99
Boyer-Martenot, Yves 2022 Meursault "Narvaux"
60 year old vines that are from the highest altitude section of Meursault above the 1er Crus. Fermented and aged in 20% new barrel for 12 months before 8 months in concrete egg. This is a truly fantastic wine. I...
$109.99
Boyer-Martenot, Yves 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
40 year old vines on clay-limestone soils in the 1er cru of Charmes. Fermented and aged in 30% new barrel for 12 months before 8 months in concrete egg. A stunning textural wine with incredible minerality, and a salty, bright...
$224.99
Morey-Coffinet 2023 Bourgogne Blanc
From 2 parcels that total just under 1 hectare, from Chassagne. One is on the Santenay side with deep, compact clay and the other is neighboring Puligny with 20% limestone. Planted in 1988, 2001, and 2012. Aged 10 months in...
$54.99
Morey-Coffinet 2023 Bourgogne Rouge
From a 0.81 parcel planted in 1968 and 1978 near Puligny. Aged 10 months in 30% new oak.
$47.99
Morey-Coffinet 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet
A blend from 2 lieux-dits, Les Chaumes and Les Houilleres which both border 1er crus. They were planted between 1964 and 1980. Aged for 12 months in 30% new oak barrels.
$99.99
Morey-Coffinet 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchots Dessus
From an incredibly tiny vineyard site (just 0.064 of a hectare!) This site links Criots-Montrachet and Montrachet Grand Crus. The soil here is rich in clay and limestone. Aged in 35% new oak barrels.
$274.99
Morey-Coffinet 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Dent de Chien
A 0.07 hectare parcel located just up the slope from Montrachet Grand Cru. Only a narrow road separates the two vineyards! The vines are over 50 years old on fine clay and limestone soils. Aged 15 months in 50% new...
$274.99
Morey-Coffinet 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Les Chaumes
Another small plot here just 0.72 hectare on shallow, compact clay planted in 1971. Aged 12 months in 40% new barrels.
$69.99
