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Coche Dury, Meursault 1er Cru Caillerets 2007
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
This wine was last reviewed by my colleague David Schildknecht in 2009. Three year later it has blossomed into a riveting Meursault. Paler in color than I expected, the bouquet has wonderful lift and offers scents of wilted petals, hazelnut and white peach that gain intensity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is superbly balanced and laden with minerals. The bead of acidity is perfectly judged and it engenders an effortless Caillerets that you just fall for immediately. The astounding tension suggests it will evolve over the next decade. Drink now-2025. Tasted March 2013.
Reviewed by: David Schildknecht
Brighter and leaner than its stable mates, the Coche-Dury 2007 Meursault Caillerets features a bracing alliance of citrus and lightly-toasted grains and a finish of impressive grip and almost dusty, tactile chalkiness. This will need some time to shed a touch of youthful austerity, but should I suspect be well worth following for 8-10 years. Jean-Francois Coche finished his 2007 Chardonnay harvest by mid-September, and of his whites were bottled in April. He characterizes the fruit as having been healthy, relatively high in malic acid, and easy to vinify, with alcohol levels (after very light but at this address routine chaptalization) between 12.5% and 13%. Coche is among many growers to not only draw the comparison with 2004, but to claim that this represents the only possible point of reference that even occurs to him. That said, he considers the 2007s slightly fruitier and more forward. Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Repeating its top performance in 2013 when I last tasted it, the 2007 Meursault 1er Cru Les Caillerets is a real beauty. It replicated the stunning aromatics with hazelnut and white peach, perhaps even more tensile and reserved than previous, almost Chablis-like at first. The palate is beautifully balanced and surfeit with minerals. Perfect acidity here, refined and focused with a long and very persistent finish. It contains about everything you could wish for in a Meursault. Tasted November 2016.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2007 Meursault 1er Cru Les Caillerets, like Coche's other wines in this vintage, remains almost preternaturally youthful, wafting from the glass with notes of wet stones, white flowers, sweet citrus zest, apple blossom and struck match, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and vibrant palate that's strikingly pure and persistent. Purists who gravitate toward cooler vintages could hardly find a more satisfying bottle.
About the Producer
Coche Dury is a renowned winery in the Burgundy region, known for producing exceptional white wines. Our estate was founded by Jean-François Coche-Dury in the 1960s and is now managed by his son, Raphaël Coche-Dury. Our vineyards are located in the prestigious Meursault and Corton-Charlemagne appellations, where the soil and climate provide ideal conditions for crafting world-class wines. At Coche Dury, we strive for the utmost quality and purity in our winemaking process. Each grape is handpicked, carefully selecting the finest grape varieties and vineyards. We employ traditional methods and natural yeast during fermentation to preserve the pure flavors and complexity of the grapes. Whether it's our classic Meursault Premier Cru or Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, every bottle of Coche Dury wine showcases the essence and elegance of Burgundy. We are dedicated to producing high-quality wines, each bottle a testament to our commitment to Burgundian tradition and excellence in winemaking. We invite you to experience the unique charm of Burgundy through the wines of Coche Dury.
