1996 Meursault Caillerets
By Domaine Coche-Dury
1996 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France
The mystique of Burgundy's terroir meets its match in the formidable talents of Domaine Coche-Dury. This relationship finds an exquisite form in the 1996 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury, a vintage that captures a moment in time with the grace of an old master's brushstroke.
A Vintage That Speaks Volumes
Unfolding the story of the 1996 vintage is akin to unlocking a vault of complexity and finesse. A year that was kissed by favourable climatic conditions, yielding wines of precision and power, masterfully represented by this particular bottle. The provenance of Domaine Coche-Dury, synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship, has imbued the Meursault Caillerets with notable longevity and vitality.
Investment Deserving Adulation
The enthralling bouquet of the 1996 Meursault Caillerets seduces connoisseurs immediately with whispers of toasted hazelnuts, vanilla pods, and succulent stone fruits. On the palate, this splendid creation commands attention with its structured elegance. A tantalising tension between rich opulence and refined minerality heralds a wine impeccably balanced, showcasing the magical symphony that is mature white Burgundy.
Cerebral yet hedonistic, this offering generously rewards those wise enough to have secured this vintage for their investment portfolio. Cellar guardians who have quietly allowed this '96 to evolve are now privy to an ennobled expression of Meursault's celebrated "Caillerets" lieu-dit.
In staying true to my four decades in appraising liquid patrimony, the 1996 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury articulates its pedigree and place without need for further adornment. A testament to both winemaker's acumen and nature's endowments; investing in such a vintage not only echoes antiquity but sings across generations. For collectors aspiring to elevate their anthology with a luminous gem of Burgundian artistry, all trails lead here.
Market price (HKD)
HK$247,120.00
12x75cl
Highest score
90
POP score
2585
Scores and tasting notes
In 1996, Domaine Coche-Dury introduced a new wine to his line-up: the Meursault Caillerets. This is the first wine produced (only 1,000 bottles) from these recently planted vines. The wine exhibits a refined nose of chalk and minerals. It has breathtaking finesse and precision as well as a full-bodied, wild mushroom, stone, juniper berry, clove, and poached pear-flavored character. As I was scribbling my notes, Coche approached and said, "yes it is quite good, but the '97 will be superb!" I recommend drinking this beauty between 2000 and 2004. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524.
Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 22 February 1998