2011 PYCM Chassagne Montrachet Les Caillerets

This was a textbook work from the well-known producer, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey.

No surprise from the reduction note upon opening, popcorn and lemon.

It quickly opened up within one hour, showing a beautiful aroma of white peach, some floral note and still a presence of oak; in the palate it picked up much more acidity than before, showing honey and cream and finishing with some spices. At this stage it went so well with the oysters that I was surprised.

Just with 30 minutes or so, the flint and minerality showed up so greatly that I could almost chew on it. Just as its name suggested. The finish was a pure joy; and I also felt that it became quite serious at the same time.

I left a glass to savor for another half an hour as we drank it way too fast. That last pour was still evolving until the end…

I had limited experience and knowledge on the vintage of 2011 in Burgundy, but it drank really well. Albeit this wine might even evolve more with a few years of patience. I will hold onto my second bottle…