Domaine Coche Dury   Meursault Perrieres

2016 Meursault Perrieres

By Domaine Coche-Dury

2016 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France

A symphony of refined elegance and subtlety, the 2016 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury strikes a harmonious chord for connoisseurs and fine wine investors alike. With my seasoned palate having navigated the undulating vintages of Burgundy's storied terroirs, this particular rendition emerges as a discerning highlight among its peers. The Meursault Perrieres vineyard, with its storied limestone-rich soils, continues to be synonymous with exemplary Chardonnay.

 

Imbued with Terroir: A Burgundian Marvel

The 2016 season in Burgundy was one fraught with climatic challenges, yet out of adversity can come triumph. Hail and frost set growers on edge, but the resilient vines of Domaine Coche-Dury's parcels in Perrieres transcended these tribulations. As harvest commenced, the fruits bore testament to their stoic endurance—an enthralling yield indeed.

The meticulous cultivation practices at Domaine Coche-Dury ensured that each bunch reaching the presses was poised for greatness. And the 2016 vintage affirmed this. A nose of vivid citrus zest intertwined with aged brioche announces a sophisticated prelude to an exhilarating sensory journey. On the palate, an elaborate tapestry of hazelnut crème, preserved lemon and a whisper of flinty minerality are enlivened by an invigorating acidity—a befitting homage to Meursault's hallowed grounds.

 

Investment-Worthy Elixir: Age and Gravitas

Nurtured in carefully selected barrels, the 2016 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury reveals a textural complexity that promises further enrichment with age. Its finesse is a result of Jean-François Coche's astute barrique regime—allowing just a touch of oak-spice to accentuate without dominating.

For investors seeking to diversify into wines that stand at the precipice of appreciation, this bottle is an asset crowned with potential. It is not merely the liquid within that holds promise but also the patent lineage of Domaine Coche-Dury engraved in every cork—a seal of unwavering quality and pedigree.

In conclusion, delighting in the 2016 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury is akin to witnessing a masterful piece of orchestra where every note resonates with purpose and poise. It confidently occupies its space amongst top-tier investments, promising both a meritorious addition to one’s cellar and an ever-ascendant trajectory in the realm of fine wine commerce.

Current market price

£24,300.00

12x75cl

Highest score

97

POP score

1429.41

Scores and tasting notes

97

The 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is the most distinctive wine in the range, unfurling in the glass with notes of lemon oil, crushed chalk, tart green apple, dried white flowers and struck flint. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, elegantly satiny and searingly intense, with tangy acids, huge concentration and the pronouncedly mineral, stony signature that always seems to mark out this bottling. Along with Genevrières, Coche's parcel in Perrières was largely spared by the 2016 frosts. Given its utterly classic profile, a dozen years' patience is advised.

William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 31 October 2018

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