Domaine Coche-Dury - Burgundy 2018
Domaine Coche-Dury is one of the most legendary names in Burgundy, located in Meursault, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune. Its reputation has been built around white wines of exceptional precision, which have become among the most sought-after in the world by enthusiasts and collectors. The estate's production remains very limited, with rare allocations and demand far exceeding the available volumes. Even the regional cuvées, such as this 2018 Bourgogne Blanc, benefit from the unique aura of the house and are now extremely difficult to obtain. The estate cultivates its vines with remarkable rigor, seeking just maturity, natural concentration, and balance. Coche-Dury wines stand out for their depth, mineral tension, noble texture, and ability to transform a modest appellation into a true wine of emotion. Offering a Bourgogne Blanc signed Coche-Dury thus represents a rare opportunity to access the universe of a nearly inaccessible estate.
This 2018 cuvée is made from Chardonnay, the emblematic grape of great white Burgundies. It comes from parcels classified under the regional appellation, worked with the same level of attention as the estate's more prestigious crus. At Coche-Dury, the notion of appellation is never enough to summarize the wine, as each cuvée bears the mark of meticulous work both in the vineyard and cellar. The 2018 vintage, sunny and generous in Burgundy, produced ample, ripe, and expressive whites while maintaining beautiful freshness when balances were perfectly mastered. The estate's style relies on precise vinification, careful aging, and a very fine integration of the material, without heaviness or excessive showiness. This 2018 Bourgogne Blanc thus expresses a serious reading of Chardonnay, between fruit richness, limestone energy, and great aromatic purity. Its rarity is as much due to the prestige of the Coche-Dury name as to the quality of the wine, which far exceeds the usual framework of a regional appellation.
On tasting, the Domaine Coche-Dury Bourgogne Blanc 2018 reveals an intense, refined, and deeply Burgundian profile. The nose evokes ripe citrus, candied lemon, pear, white fruits, fresh hazelnut, and a finely toasted touch. Aeration can reveal nuances of gunflint, fresh butter, white flowers, and zest, in a range both ample and precise. On the palate, the wine is textured, dense, and perfectly balanced, with generous material supported by clear freshness. The minerality brings length and a saline sensation that extends the finish with great elegance. This rare white Burgundy will ideally accompany scallops, roasted turbot, Bresse chicken with cream, langoustines, mushroom risotto, or aged Comté. It can be enjoyed now after slight aeration, but its structure and origin allow it to evolve with finesse over several years.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
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