Meursault Rouge, Domaine Coche-Dury Fine Wine from Burgundy
Opening with aromas of crisp orchard fruit and citrus that are perfectly accented by a nutty undertone and a whiff of sulfur. It's got a lively, medium body laced with tension and concentration of flavors that beguile the senses. A truly elegant and graceful wine that will engage your palate and drive you wild. Stepping up from the Bourgogne level wines in a big way. Again excellent composure, tighter now as it should be.
Expect it to put on weight with some time in bottle. I'm looking forward to getting acquainted with the rest of the 2018 Coche-Dury portfolio in the near future. It could be said that Coche, unwittingly I would surmise, instigated the worldwide trend towards the reductive ‘struck match’ flavours in white wines. The 2017 Meursault coche dury meursault 2018 Village is a brilliant young wine, unwinding in the glass with notes of crisp Anjou pear, green apple, dried white flowers, toasted sesame and hazelnuts. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, supple and elegantly satiny, with racy acids, discrete structuring dry extract, and a long, elegantly chalky finish.
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.
I do, however, want to tell one or two stories about Coche-Dury’s history with the Winehog. Domaine Coche-Dury has a firm, warm, hedonistic place in my heart after 25 years with the wines from this legendary estate. They are unique, in the best sense of the word. Look out for the White Meursalt Premier Cru’s Charmes, Perriers, and, Genevrières. The best-known producers are Roulot, Comte Lafon & Coche Dury.
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.
It entraps you with its opulent bouquet, where touches of toasted hazelnuts interweave with hints of jasmine and butter-softened brioche. Reports View our latest reports to see how the fine wine market is doing. Learn Explore Wines Discover our range of fine wines from around the world. About Our Company Our story, setting a new standard for fine wine investment. If you want to visit Coche-Dury you are almost certainly out of luck. Even those of us who have long been regular tasters there are received only at six in the evening when it is too dark to work in the vines.
Meursault Les Rougeots exudes intense aromas of honey, toast, and hazelnut. The palate is rich, rounded, and extremely precise. This wine should be aged for 10 years before drinking. Aromas of sweet red cherries, raspberries and spices introduce the 2022 Meursault Rouge, a medium-bodied, satiny and lively red with a pretty core of fruit and good persistence on the finish.
Return to form and though young, very well integrated and quite giving already on both the nose and the palate. Just lacking that matchstick and gunflint reductivity that you get with older Coche... I guess under Raphael's stewardship these wines are more approachable when young but are losing a hint of that ' je ne sais quoi' with some older vintages. This can definitely age though, and will be very good for a long time. Jean-François Coche (and since 1999 his son Raphaël) produces wines that you are often mandated to drink – but all too often for the wrong reason!
In Denmark the generic Meursault comes from the plot Les Narvaux and this should be one of the heavier and fatter of his village wines – according to the importer. This cuvee should also be the one supplied to American importer. The yields are low, partly from a high vine age, partly from planting density and particularly from short pruning – “green harvesting is already too late” – though he will still use itin extremisas in 2004. If JFC’s wines are famous for one thing it is the oak treatment – some love, some hate.
The higher the value pick score, the better value the wine is for its price. Discover the allure of Coche-Dury through its most celebrated vintages. This article delves into the 10 most popular Coche-Dury vintages, highlighting the unique characteristics and the acclaim each has garnered over the years. From the renowned Meursaults to the rare and exquisite Corton-Charlemagne, each vintage tells a story of meticulous winemaking and terroir-driven excellence. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a new enthusiast, understanding these top vintages will enhance your appreciation of one of Burgundy's finest producers.