Domaine Coche Dury   Meursault Caillerets

2013 Meursault Caillerets

By Domaine Coche-Dury

2013 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy

The revered commune of Meursault, an illustrious patchwork of vineyards in the heart of Burgundy, has long inspired awe and adulation amongst fine wine connoisseurs. Amongst these resplendent offerings, the 2013 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury stands as a testament to the sublime craftmanship synonymous with this onerous appellation.

 

The Quintessence of Terroir and Time

A year marked by its climatic challenges, 2013 was not without its vicissitudes for Burgundian viticulturists. Yet, it is from such exigencies that mastery oft emerges, with the 2013 Meursault Caillerets bearing the hallmark of resilience—a medium-bodied chardonnay with a narrative woven through its golden-hued nectar.

Vintners navigated unpredictable weathers only to nurture a vintage that is exuberant yet measured; intense yet refined. This dichotomy defines the 2013 vintage, ornamented by a medley of minerality and pristine acidity that aficionados have come to prize in Burgundy's best.

 

An Investment into Viticultural Finesse

Tapping the value potential within every chardonnay grape, Domaine Coche-Dury fostered the 2013 Meursault Caillerets into maturity—a wine worthy of serious investment consideration. Its nuanced bouquet—a tête-à-tête between citrus zest and opulent stone fruit—is gracefully accompanied by whispered notes of toasted hazelnuts and crème pâtissière, delineating an exquisitely balanced palate that yields a promissory note of long-term gratification to collectors.

In dissecting the 2013 vintage, one encounters an intricately layered complexity sauntering through its lifespan: initial vibrant freshness invariably gives way to mellowed opulence as time graces its character. This prized elixir does not merely abide but flourishes with age—a guiding principle for those discerning palates seeking treasures suitable for patient cellaring. The 2013 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury not only promises a future crescendo of sensory delight but also stands as an investment that reverberates with pragmatic foresight—a wine meticulously sculpted by nature's fickleness and a vintner's uncompromising resolve. In conclusion, the 2013 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury is a singular exemplar of its kind—a treasure shaped within an adaptable cask by the transient whims of weather and the unyielding determination of one of Burgundy’s revered domaines. A vital addition to any investor’s portfolio, it encapsulates a moment in time where man and nature's furtive dance culminated in an offering poised for reverence.

Current market price

£25,920.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

1993.85

Scores and tasting notes

93

The 2013 Meursault 1er Cru les Caillerets is more backward than the 2014 Meursault Rougeots at the moment, but there is enhanced mineral expression here, veins of flint and smoke infusing the citrus fruit, honeysuckle and a touch of jasmine. The palate is driven with salinity that makes you want to take another sip. There is something Puligny-like here, very focused and full of nervosité and urgency. Just a wonderful Meursault.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 28 January 2016

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