25/06/2026
Wow, three years since my last post on my wine page. I thought I would pick up this regular posting of interesting wines and spirits I have been drinking. Today, despite a simple dinner of heirloom Spanish hooked white beans and slow baked belly pork, I have pushed the boat out on the wine front. This Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Batard Montrachet, Grand Cru, Burgundy, 2010 is truly sublime. I thought, at 16 years old, I would check it developmental progress and I am thrilled with how its grown and broadened out. Actually, still youthful but with wonderful layers and complexity. Now, a deep golden yellow, it has a full, ripe fruit core, still a whiff of oak, but not overpowering, verging on the tropical with pineapple in addition to the trademark citrusy lemon and almonds. On the palate, so pronounced, rich, full and fine balance and harmony. Fine acidity, refreshing and lip-smacking. Deep flavour of lemon notes, creamy oak and fresh almonds with a food friendly touch of bite. Very long, very fine. Superb now but should remain at its peak for at least another 5 years, such was the quality of the 2010 vintage. Not cheap when I bought it en primeur at £177 a bottle but, if you can find it, £1,200 a bottle now.
Leigh Johnson
