2018 Coche-Dury Meursault Rouge, France

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.
Once you've chosen your membership level, you'll go directly to PayPal. The first thing you notice is the assertive bouquet of gun powder and hints of popcorn – which can be very distinctive when the wines are young. They also have quite a considerable note of new oak, which together patrick sullivan pinot noir with the various nuances of the chardonney grape gives a complex and challenging nose. Coche-Dury are very expressive wines that really jumps from the glass. It is not subtle or for that matter aristocratic wines, no they are quite flamboyant wines of almost incredibly high quality.

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Besides the village wines makes Jean-Francois Coche also makes three 1er crus Meursault Caillerets, Meursault Perriere and Meursault Genevriers. The first two have been made for many years, while Genevrieres was added to the domaine in 2003. In addition to the three Meursault 1er crus, he also makes Puligny-Montrachet Enseignères, and a legendary Corton-Charlemagne, which is nearly impossible to find – and cost a fortune. The production of wine are scattered in a large number of vineyards, see the table below, and on most of these vineyards Coche-Dury have less than one hectare. The 4.25 ha Meursault village is spread over 5 to 6 parcels typically vinified and bottled separately.

Create your account and enjoy a new shopping experience. It over-delivers on quality, but comes in at a price well under what its level of quality would normally command. ‘Rougeots’ is leesy and mineral-driven, with flavors of citrus and nuts; balanced, bright, and straight up delicious. In a year marked by rain, restraint, and rigorous selection, Bordeaux has produced a vintage of aromatic finesse and classical charm - though not without its challenges. Introducing a special partnership between WhistlePig and Bordeaux Index.
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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.
Pleasure Wine, fine wines and spirits, belongs to Pleasure Wine & Arts. The domaine practices traditional methods of vinification. The white wines  spend up to 22 months in barrel, with only a small amount of new oak typically used . NB. This measure is currently applied at wine level; vintage-level data coming soon. Calculated based on the quality to price ratio of a wine and vintage.