Domaine Coche Dury   Meursault Caillerets

2003 Meursault Caillerets

By Domaine Coche-Dury

2003 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France

The 2003 vintage in Burgundy was one that defied expectations, producing offerings that continue to fascinate the palates of fine wine connoisseurs. Amongst these, the 2003 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury resonates with the insightful investor, balancing the idiosyncrasies of an illustrious producer with a historic year marked by unparalleled heat.

 

Rarity and Resilience: A Climate-Defining Vintage

The summer of 2003 set records across Europe for its searing heat, leaving many vineyards to wrestle with unusual climatic conditions. Yet, it is this same adversity that has sculpted a singularly intense and concentrated persona within the wines birthed from this challenging season. The celebrated terroir of the Meursault Caillerets has been coaxed by Domaine Coche-Dury into yielding a Chardonnay that pays homage to its storied pedigree while demonstrating impressive resilience.

 

A Testament to Terroir and Technique

The 2003 offering from Domaine Coche-Dury delivers an intricate tapestry of aromas and flavours. It unveils hints of ripe orchard fruits cuddled by an undercurrent of toasted almond and vanilla nuances – a seductive whisper of its time in cask. The palate introduces itself with grace yet asserts its presence with a structured minerality and vivacious acidity—remarkable traits given the year's calorific tapestry—that entwine to form a profound complexity befitting vinous artistry.

Engaging investors eager for singular expressions of Burgundian mastery will note that the 2003 Meursault Caillerets presents not merely an oenological delight but also a fascinating case study in viticultural endurance and adaptation.

 

The Investment Perspective: Rarity in Every Drop

In concluding reflections, it is essential to underline the investment gravitas the 2003 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury carries. Beyond its delectable palate profile, this vintage embodies the triumph over a remarkable year for Burgundy—a distillation of both rarity and quality that promises to intrigue and reward those who appreciate the fusion of history, hardship, and excellence in their cellar-worthy acquisitions.

Current market price

£15,640.00

12x75cl

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