Domaine Coche-Dury Meursault 2018

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But is single vineyard village wines a good idea, or just another ... On the palate the wines has very fine textures and freshness that comes from both the soil and the fine acidity structure. The wines are  never overripe, but retain their suppleness champagne chavost and finesse. There is a pronounced Coche style, but this does not prevent the individual vineyards terroir to shine through. They are terroir wines but have a quite distinctive style that characterizes all the wines from the domaine.

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.
The meticulous vineyard management and innovative winemaking techniques employed by Coche-Dury further enhanced the quality of this vintage, making it a collector's favorite. The Tb points given to this wine are the world’s most valid and most up-to-date evaluation of the quality of the wine. Wine needs at least five professional ratings to get the Tb score. Tastingbook.com is the world's largest wine information service which is an unbiased, non-commercial and free for everyone.

He is too much a man of the soil to be called urbane but he is certainly cosmopolitan and very well aware of his place in the wine firmament. I find it endearing that on most of my annual tasting visits to Lafon, Dominique is always so concerned – a bit like a three-star chef – about the responsibility of living up to the reputation of what he produces. For Burgundies and wines in comparable bottles, such as wines from Germany and Alsace, the filling level is indicated in centimeters. Measured from the bottom of the cork to the level of the wine.
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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.

We look at 3 month rolling average searches to smooth out any monthly spikes, while taking new trends into account. This is expressed as a ranking of the 4,000+ wines covered by Wine Lister (distinct from the Wine-Searcher search rank). NB. This wine-level score is the average of all the vintages in our database, with a higher weighting for the most recent vintage, and gradually decreasing impact on the average for older vintages. The 2005 vintage from Coche-Dury stands out as a particularly robust year, celebrated for its depth and complexity.
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.