Meursault Rouge, Domaine Coche-Dury Fine Wine from Burgundy

A shorter version of this article is also published by the Financial Times. For mine the most exciting Meursault wines show a delicacy, transparency, weightlessness with tension while still have a depth and length of flavour to match their standing in the hierarchy from Bourgogne to 1er Cru. Coche-Dury’s only Grand Cru wine is the Corton-Charlemagne, but a handful of the domaine’s other wines are of particular importance. Premier Cru wines from Meursault’s Les Charmes and Les Perrieres vineyards are among the most expensive wines from the Cote de Beaune, and the Coche-Dury Meursault is among the most popular. Low volatility equates to higher price stability, meaning less risk and therefore a better score.
A large part of the explanation for the high quality is most likely found in the vineyards, where a thorough work combined with very old vines in several vineyards yield som special wines. He manages to make wines that are both fresh and resilient although the champagne chavost concentration is quite high, something very few manufacturers are able to match. The first time I tasted Coche-Dury was back in 1995 when I was served a Meursault village from 1992. This village wine nailed several Grand Crus to the wall on that occasion.

Here you can see wine moments from tastingbook users.RegisterorLoginto see wine moments from your world. Coche-Dury has almost legendary status among wine connoisseurs, and rightly so. His wines are something special, and he almost have the same status as Henri Jayer, who was quite unique in Vosne Romanee. I have onlye seen Les Luchet in the 1992 vintage , and Les Tetes Cassese, is only seen in the 1986 vintage, so both may be out of the picture now. Trusted by millions to discover and buy the right wine every time. These are some new and exciting wines that we are happy to offer.
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.

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.
This vintage is celebrated for its exceptional balance and depth, featuring a complex bouquet of aromas ranging from ripe citrus to toasted nuts. Its aging potential is notable, with many experts suggesting that the wine has not yet reached its peak, promising further development of flavors and aromas over time. The 1992 vintage from Coche-Dury stands out as a legendary year, particularly for its Meursault wines. This exceptional vintage is highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts alike, due to its remarkable balance and depth. The climatic conditions of 1992 provided the perfect environment for the grapes, leading to a harvest that was both abundant and of high quality.
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!
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.