1990 Meursault Rougeot
By Domaine Coche-Dury
1990 Meursault Rougeot from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France
In the realm of Burgundian whites that touch the soul and invigorate the collector's spirit, the 1990 Meursault Rougeot from Domaine Coche-Dury stands as a paragon of fine winemaking. This vintage revels in distinguishing itself from other years through its equilibrium between opulence and precision—a balance that elevates it to an investment-worthy status.
Exceptional Vintage, Exceptional Terroir
The 1990 Meursault Rougeot blesses palates with a symphony of maturity and vigour that can only emerge when Mother Nature conspires with human artistry. The fruit harvested from 1990 bore the hallmarks of an exceptional Burgundian growing season. Warm days and cool nights conferred a generous flavour profile on each grape cluster while ensuring a racy acidity that has underpinned the wine's longevity.
The distinction of the Meursault Rougeot site within Domaine Coche-Dury's holdings is centred around its terroir—a delicate mosaic of limestone and clay which imparts finesse alongside a noble structure. These characteristics naturally transfer into the glass, offering an arresting array of lemon curd, toasted almond, and flinty minerality layered amidst a creamy textural sophistication that only time can bestow.
An Exemplary Choice for Discerning Collectors
For investors seeking exceptionalism, the 1990 Meursault Rougeot signifies not merely a possession but an experience—one encapsulated by Jean-François Coche's masterful vinification and cellaring potential that rivals the world's most storied vintages. With nearly three decades emblazoning its undoubted development, this wine displays a harmoniously orchestrated complexity with an incomparable finish that is both impressively fresh and indulgently mature.
In summary, the 1990 Meursault Rougeot from Domaine Coche-Dury serves not only as a lesson in Burgundy's enchanting narratives but as a beacon for those eager to illuminate their cellars with wines of profound character and storied provenance.
Market price (CAD)
$38,540.00
12x75cl
Highest score
90
POP score
2315
Scores and tasting notes
No specific tasting note. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 25 October 1993