{"title":"Domaine Coche-Dury","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Coche-Dury is one of the most sought-after names in white Burgundy, a small family estate in Meursault whose bottles are allocated long before they reach a shelf. The wines favour precision over power: taut, mineral Chardonnay that starts tightly wound and unfolds over a decade or more in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Meursault family estate and its vineyards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine traces back to Léon Coche in the 1920s and took its current name when Jean-François Coche married Odile Dury and took charge in the 1970s. His son Raphaël has run things since around 2010, keeping the same meticulous, low-yield approach. Its nine hectares are spread across small parcels in Meursault and neighbouring villages, farmed by hand and vinified plot by plot. At the top sits a sliver of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, one of the most coveted white wines in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe wines: mineral Chardonnay and a few reds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoche-Dury is celebrated above all for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e, and its Meursault is a benchmark for the appellation. The Premier Cru Perrières is the star, dense and stony, while the village Caillerets and other lieux-dits often outshine grander names elsewhere. Expect citrus peel, white flowers, hazelnut and crushed stone, with a faint struck-match reduction that is part of the house signature. There are also small quantities of Pinot Noir from Volnay, Auxey-Duresses and Monthelie, plus honest Bourgogne blanc and rouge. These rank among the most serious \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/a\u003e you can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDomaine Coche-Dury FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Coche-Dury so expensive and hard to find?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is tiny, around 3,500 cases a year split across many small cuvées, and collector demand is intense. Bottles sell on strict allocation, so open-market prices sit among the highest in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003ewhite Burgundy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I drink it young or cellar it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it time. The village and Premier Cru whites reward five to ten years, and the Corton-Charlemagne considerably longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food suits these wines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whites shine with lobster, roast chicken, veal and creamy sauces, and with age they love poultry with morels. The reds suit duck, game birds and mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coche-dury-puligny-montrachet-les-enseigneres-2020","title":"Coche Dury Puligny Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoche-Dury Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères 2020 is a highly sought-after white Burgundy from one of the most revered domaines in the region. Sourced from the Les Enseignères lieu-dit, which sits just below some of Puligny’s finest premier crus, this cuvée delivers a level of tension, depth and refinement that rivals many top-tier wines. In true Coche-Dury style, it combines precision and power with an almost electric freshness, making it a benchmark expression of Puligny Chardonnay in a standout vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2020 Les Enseignères shows a pale to medium lemon-gold hue with a brilliant, almost crystalline brightness. The nose is finely etched and layered: citrus oil, lemon zest and green apple mingle with white flowers, chalky minerality and a delicately smoky, grilled hazelnut character that is so closely associated with Coche-Dury. Subtle notes of ripe pear, pastry cream and a hint of flint emerge with air, adding complexity without ever feeling heavy.\n\nOn the palate, this wine is focused and energetic, with a taut, linear structure that carries impressive concentration. Lively acidity frames flavors of Meyer lemon, crunchy orchard fruit, and ripe stone fruit, supported by a saline, stony core and discreet but beautifully integrated oak spice. The texture is both silky and tightly coiled, suggesting a long life ahead. While already alluring in its youth, the 2020 has clear aging potential: over 8–15 years, it should gain further depth, nutty nuances and a broader, more layered mid-palate while retaining its hallmark precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Enseignères is a prized village-level parcel in Puligny-Montrachet, located on well-drained limestone and clay soils at the foot of the slope beneath some of the appellation’s top premier crus. This terroir is known for producing wines of finesse, mineral tension and aromatic purity. Coche-Dury works with very low yields, meticulous vineyard husbandry and careful hand-harvesting to ensure only perfectly healthy, optimally ripe Chardonnay grapes reach the winery. Vinification typically involves gentle pressing, fermentation in oak barrels (with a judicious proportion of new oak), and extended maturation on fine lees, with careful bâtonnage and élevage aimed at building texture and complexity while preserving clarity and freshness. The result is a wine that is both deeply expressive of Puligny and unmistakably Coche-Dury in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Puligny-Montrachet is a superb match for refined dishes that echo its elegance and subtle richness. Think turbot or sole with beurre blanc, buttery poached lobster, seared scallops, or roast chicken with morel mushrooms and a light cream sauce. It also pairs beautifully with high-quality, simply prepared shellfish and delicately flavored cheeses such as Comté or aged Gruyère. Serve lightly chilled, ideally around 11–13°C (52–55°F), to allow the aromatics to unfold. If opened in its youth, a gentle decant of 30–45 minutes can help the wine open up and harmonize, while older bottles are best served directly from the bottle with minimal aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Coche-Dury is one of Burgundy’s most iconic and collectible producers, famed worldwide for its rigorous standards and distinctive, intensely expressive white wines. Based in Meursault, the family-run estate has, over several generations, built a reputation for crafting some of the finest examples of Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune. Coche-Dury’s meticulous work in the vineyard, obsessive attention to detail in the cellar, and instantly recognizable style—marked by purity, tension and a subtle smoky complexity—have made their wines a reference point for white Burgundy. Their limited holdings in top villages like Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, combined with tiny production and consistently outstanding quality, ensure that bottles such as Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères are both highly prized and a true reflection of Burgundy at its most refined.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coche Dury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255262761297,"sku":"XW-57957","price":1348.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/coche-dury-puligny-montrachet-les-enseigneres-2020_57957_1_8bc1cb58-de24-4da5-a1e3-b14d02f80179.webp?v=1783458000"},{"product_id":"coche-dury-meursault-les-rougeots-2011-075l","title":"Coche-Dury Meursault Les Rougeots      2011 - 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoche-Dury Meursault Les Rougeots 2011 is a distinguished white Burgundy from one of Meursault’s most celebrated domaines. Made from Chardonnay and shaped by the estate’s meticulous cellar work, it combines the appellation’s characteristic richness with remarkable precision, mineral freshness and a long, graceful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine shows a mature golden hue, often deepening with age. Its refined bouquet reveals ripe orchard fruit, lemon zest and white flowers, complemented by hazelnut, toasted almond and subtle brioche notes that emerge with bottle development. On the palate, it is textured and concentrated yet beautifully balanced, with flavours of pear, citrus and stone fruit supported by refreshing acidity and a gently saline, mineral character.\n\nAt its mature stage, the 2011 vintage offers both immediate pleasure and considerable complexity. It is best enjoyed now for its evolved aromas and layered palate, although well-stored bottles may continue to develop over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Rougeots is a Meursault lieu-dit situated in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, where limestone-rich soils and a relatively cool continental climate help Chardonnay retain freshness beneath its natural richness. Coche-Dury is known for careful vineyard management, low yields and meticulous harvesting, followed by gentle pressing and a traditional élevage in oak. The wine’s balance of fruit, texture and mineral detail reflects both the Meursault terroir and the domaine’s highly precise winemaking style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly chilled at approximately 11–13°C, allowing the wine to open gradually in the glass. It pairs beautifully with roast chicken, lobster, crab, grilled or poached fish, scallops and creamy poultry or mushroom dishes. Mature examples can be served immediately, though a brief decant of 20–30 minutes may help reveal the wine’s tertiary aromas without diminishing its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in the 1920s, Coche-Dury has become one of Burgundy’s most revered domaines, particularly renowned for its age-worthy Meursault wines. Based in Meursault, the estate combines small-scale production with exceptionally rigorous vineyard and cellar practices, resulting in wines prized for their concentration, longevity and detailed expression of place. Its bottles are among the most sought-after white Burgundies, and the 2011 Meursault Les Rougeots offers an elegant opportunity to experience the domaine’s signature style at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coche-Dury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54426684064081,"sku":"GWCOM-GW000699","price":1259.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/GW000699.png?v=1785226956"},{"product_id":"coche-dury-meursault-perrieres-2011-075l","title":"Coche-Dury Meursault-Perrieres       2011 - 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoche-Dury Meursault-Perrières 2011 is a highly sought-after white Burgundy from one of Meursault’s most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Made from Chardonnay and produced in a small, meticulous style, it combines the appellation’s characteristic richness with the mineral precision and longevity associated with Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine shows a mature golden hue, with the exact appearance depending on storage conditions. Its aromatic profile is likely to reveal layered notes of ripe citrus, orchard fruit, toasted hazelnut and subtle cream, complemented by the characteristic flinty, mineral character of Perrières. On the palate, it is concentrated and beautifully balanced, combining a rounded texture with lively acidity, fine spice and a long, savoury finish. The 2011 vintage is now entering a mature drinking phase, although well-stored bottles may continue to develop additional complexity over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerrières is widely regarded as one of Meursault’s finest Premier Cru sites, with stony, limestone-rich soils that contribute freshness, mineral depth and structure. Coche-Dury is known for careful vineyard work and low yields, followed by precise, traditional vinification with fermentation and maturation in oak. The 2011 growing season produced wines noted for their freshness and approachability, while the wine’s concentration and balance support its graceful evolution in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly chilled at approximately 11–13°C, allowing the wine to open gradually in the glass. It pairs particularly well with roast chicken, turbot, lobster, scallops, cream-based fish dishes and mature Comté. Decanting is not essential, but a gentle decant or 20–30 minutes in a large Burgundy glass can help a mature bottle reveal its full aromatic range. As with any older Burgundy, handle carefully and check the wine’s condition after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1920, Coche-Dury has become one of Burgundy’s most respected domaines, renowned for exceptionally precise Meursault wines with remarkable concentration and ageing potential. Based in Meursault, the domaine’s small production and exacting standards have made its bottles highly collectible among Burgundy enthusiasts. Its wines are celebrated for marrying richness, finely integrated oak and pronounced terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coche-Dury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54426753728849,"sku":"GWCOM-GW000700","price":2879.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/GW000700.png?v=1785227360"}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/collections\/domaine-coche-dury.oembed","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}