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Coche Dury, Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2010
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2010 Meursault Genevrieres flows with high-toned Mirabelle plums and apricots, then fleshes out nicely on the mid-palate, showing off its depth and inner perfume. The Genevrieres is classy, elegant and impeccably refined from start to finish. Anticipated maturity: 2016+. Raphael Coche-Dury is just past his 30th birthday, but he has already spent more than half his life working at the family’s illustrious domaine. It is quite evident Raphael Coche intends to follow his father footsteps, so the future seems to be in very capable hands. Coche describes 2010 as a cold vintage, but one with a lot of concentration because of the extensive coulure (shatter). Conditions in 2009 were pretty much the diametrical opposite. August was very warm, which caused challenges as sugars mounted quickly, but the fruit was healthy. Coche told me he wasn’t a huge fan of the vintage, but found the wines improved as they freshened up after the malos. Coche-Dury fans know the estate bottles three separate Meursaults at the villages level which are unfortunately not identified on the labels, which personally I find a bit frustrating. Qualitatively the three wines are quite similar, but their personalities are not. I have provided notes on all three of the 2010s and two of the 2009s, but readers will have to check with their suppliers to know for certain which wine they are buying. The 2009s should drink well relatively early and appear to have the stuffing to also age very well. The 2010s may very well prove to be nearly immortal. Let me just say I can’t wait to taste these wines in finished form from bottle. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
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.
