The 1999 Meursault from Coche-Dury is now entering a semi mature stage. Somewhat closed bouquet, with notes of citrus (orange, grapefruit) and hints of fresh almonds. On the palate quite rich with aromas of almond, honeysuckle and hints of citrus. Good acidity, balance and length. A very nice effort …
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Domaine Antoine Jobard, Meursault Genevrieres 2009
The Genevrieres 2009 from Antoine Jobard is a very impressive effort in a quite difficult vintage for white Burgundy. The bouquet is showing fine minerality, honey, hay and sweet ripe fruit with elements of tangerine and citrus cest. Rather intense bouquet but still refined. On the palate very good …
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J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Perrieres 2008
I really adore the 2008 white Burgundies - they are crisp, vibrant and bold - with a wonderfull playfull acidity. The 2008 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres is no exception, it's a truly great Meursault. In fact it bring forward memories of the great 1996 Perrieres ... one of my all time favorits. The …
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J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Perrieres 1996
The 1996 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres is the best Meursault I have tasted, and among the very best dry whites on my list of great bottles. It was fantastic when served back in 2002 at a memorable dinner at Restaurant Emerils in New Orleans. The bouquet was bursting with minerality and the …
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J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault 2008
The 2008 white burgundies are very extrovert and charming, but it seems they are closing slightly down now. The 2008 Meursault from Coche Dury is a really flamboyant and bold wine. On the nose a fine minerality, fresh vibrant acidity, hay, and a slight note of popcorn and gun powder. On the palate …