Bourgogne pinot noir
Domaine Coche-DuryThe reds are the challenge for Raphaël. In a recent interview, he said he wants to improve there and that he disagrees with his father. He is looking for more concentration and maturity. Something that can be clearly tasted in the wines in recent years.
Appellation
Bourgogne
Grape variety
pinot noir
Style
Rich & Exuberant
Format
750 ml
No availibility at this moment
€69.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Domaine Coche-Dury | France | Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune |
About the winemaker
The most talked about and undoubtedly most famous domain from the village of Meursault is Domaine Coche-Dury. Worldwide, Raphaël Coche's wines are considered to be among the absolute top of white Burgundy and he himself is one of the best white winemakers in the world. The domain owns about 11 hectares of vineyards, the vast majority of which is located in the Meursault appellation. Famous are the Premier Cru's Les Perrières, Genevrières and Les Caillerets. Outside Meursault, he also owns a vineyard in the Grand Cru Corton Charlemagne, the cult wine of the domain. The other vineyards can be found in Volnay, Monthélie, Auxey-Duresses and Puligny Montrachet .
Vineyard management
Practising organics
Details
| Vineyard | The vineyards for this wine ( a total of 0.75 hectares) was planted in different years, namely between 1973 and 1980. The soil consists mainly of clay and it is a rather sandy terroir. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | At Coche-Dury, the upbringing is a precise process. The élevage is much longer compared to other wines, and the contact with the lie creates the unique character of the estate's wines. Tonnelier for all the barrels is the famous François Frères. |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 8 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
