It has a cluster of Premier Cru’s next to Puligny-Montrachet and a second cluster next to Volnay. The iDealwine Price Estimate is based on auction results, using the hammer price of lots including the buyer's premium for the sale. To access this website, you must be of legal drinking age according to the laws of the country in which you reside. Above all, Jean-François is in love with the vineyard.
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Its texture is a study in silkiness that can both enrapture now and promise even deeper complexity with patient cellaring. Sadly the nose of acrid silage meant that drinking the wine was a very unpleasant experience. This almost seemed both oxidised and heavily reduced if that is possible. The palate was reminiscent of apple cider but the acidity was ok.
This season was marked by an optimal balance of warm days and cool nights, a perfect scenario for nurturing the Chardonnay grapes to their fullest potential. The resulting wine exhibits a rich palette of flavors, from ripe citrus to toasted hazelnuts, all underpinned by a vibrant minerality that is a signature of the region. Most of those are bottled without vineyard/plot information, but two of them, Chevalier and Rougeots, are sold with with the vineyard mentioned on the label. So in reality we are 5 to 6 versions of his generic village Meursault that one may encounter when tasting / buying wine in different countries. On the palate, this Meursault is a testament to subtlety – showcasing a vibrant acidity countering lush fruit, culminating in an impressive finish that lingers like the last notes of a nocturne.
The vines are pruned fairly heavily, and he only use “green harvest” very rarely. They use no form of pesticides in wine production at Coche Dury, fields plowed and cultivated very carefully to maintain the ecological balance. I drink a fair amount of Coche Meursault, but more often single bottles versus a vertical. Overall this was a great group, and they showed well individually and even better as a whole. And the 17 was even better and is drinking perfectly.
Clearly it is not such a high new oak percentage (around 50%), but given an average 22 months in barrel it is time enough for the oak to flex it’s muscles. Seasoned observers point to a little less oak influence on young wines post-1999. Please note that these wines are currently on their way to TWC. We have sourced them from some of our clients' private cellars, our friends in Europe, direct from the domaine or through our other trusted networks. The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was defined by its precociousness; a season that flirted with extremes yet yielded wines of surprising poise. The Meursault Caillerets from this year articulates this balance magnificently.
Fourth-generation vigneron Fabien Coche took over his family’s domaine in 2005. Hailing from one of Burgundies most famed families (Coche-Dury was part of the same domaine until 1940 and is run by his cousin Raphael), Fabien has quickly become the Coche of the current generation making the most waves. His enviable vineyard holdings total nearly 11 hectares spread across Meursault, Monthelie, Pommard and Auxey-Duresses. BWW-The Best Wine of the World-competition is by far the toughest wine competition on this planet. Unlike any other industry competition, less than 1% of the wines involved will be awarded.
These wines are known for their ability to age gracefully, gaining complexity and depth over time. Please note that these tasting notes/scores are not intended to be exhaustive and in some cases they may not be the most recently published figures. However, we always do our best to add latest scores and reviews when these come to our attention. We advise customers who wish to purchase wines based simply on critical reviews to carry out further research into the latest reports.
JancisRobinson.com is your trusted source for unbiased reporting on top wines, leading winegrowers, and renowned wine regions. Discover insider tips on exceptional value wines, emerging producers, and join a vibrant community of wine enthusiasts and professionals. We tasted vintage pairs, not blind, first of all 2008 village Meursaults, of which the Lafon was already extremely friendly and open, the Coche rather austere and standoffish. Lafon was also the more charming of the two 2005 village Meursaults – in fact it tasted as though it was at its peak whereas our particular bottle of the Coche was unusually flat. Dominique Lafon is in many ways Burgundy’s best-known ambassador, certainly of his generation.
While they make some red wines from Pinot Noir, the house is famous for its highly collectible white wines made from Chardonnay. In fact, Coche-Dury’s Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru wine is consistently ranked among the top 100 most expensive wines. The 2015 vintage from Coche-Dury stands out for its exceptional quality and vibrant character, largely attributed to the meticulous craftsmanship that defines this esteemed winery. This particular year was marked by a favorable growing season in Burgundy, which allowed for the optimal development of flavors and aromas in the grapes. The result is a wine that not only reflects the terroir but also the skillful techniques employed during its production. The hard Comblanchian limestone which disappears deep underground around Nuits-Saint-Georges reappears here where, as one moves southward, red wines give way to whites.
2018 Coche-Dury Meursault Rouge, France
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