Bourgogne pinot noir

The 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

€67.50

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