Domaine Coche Dury   Meursault Genevrieres

1995 Meursault Genevrieres

By Domaine Coche-Dury

1995 Meursault Genevrières from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France

Among the pantheon of Burgundy white wines, the 1995 Meursault Genevrières from Domaine Coche-Dury stands as a paragon of sophistication and a key target for wise fine wine investors. My odyssey with Meursault and the masterful vinification by Domaine Coche-Dury spans decades, with this particular vintage continuing to unfurl its virtues eloquently in the glass.

 

Led by Legacy: Domaine Coche-Dury's Masterful Expression

The 1995 vintage in Burgundy was blessed with an early, warm spring followed by a relatively cool summer, culminating in a harvest that yielded grapes with balanced acidity and ripe fruit flavours. The Genevrières climat, renowned for its deep soils rich in limestone, imparted to this 1995 Chardonnay a pronounced mineral core enveloped by layers of complexity.

 

Defining the Distinctive: A Vintage Character

In this 1995 Meursault Genevrières, one finds an illustrious expression of terroir and time. The wine exudes a refined bouquet of hazelnuts, vanilla, and buttery brioche, tinged with an ever-present flinty note that alludes to the venerable Genevrières soil. Upon tasting, a harmonious blend of stone fruit and lemon zests dances across the palate. Its current stage reveals a supple texture and matured opulence without forsaking the vital tension that gives this exemplar vitality. This particular vintage demonstrates an impeccable balance between rich fruit and taut structure – a testament to the exceptional vinification skills at Domaine Coche-Dury.

As one broaches investment thoughts, it becomes evident that this wine from Domaine Coche-Dury captures the essence of a compelling portfolio addition. It possesses all the hallmarks demanded by connoisseurs and investors alike—a combination of rarity, lineage, and the indubitable excellence of pedigree.

Fluidity in milieu; eloquence in evolution – the 1995 Meursault Genevrières is an articulate example of how exquisitely Burgundy can age when crafted by astute hands like those at Domaine Coche-Dury. Herein lies a nectar worthy not just of fervent enjoyment but also considered investment.

Current market price

£11,040.00

12x75cl

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