2018 Domaine Coche-Dury Meursault Caillerets

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

BH 94 JM 94 VN 94
BH 94

Burghound, June 2021

A cooler and wonderfully pure nose is also exuberantly floral in character with its aromas of citrus, exotic tea and poached pear. There is more refinement to the stony and intense medium-bodied flavors that possess real...
JM 94

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, February 2021

) The Coche-Dury Meursault Caillerets was replanted in white grapes in 1994. This is a terroir which catches the sun and where the grapes can get scalded if due care and attention is not taken on the viticultural front...
VN 94

Vinous, December 2020

he 2018 Meursault Les Caillerets 1er Cru has tremendous lift on the nose, along with spine-tingling definition and focus to the mineral-rich yellow plum, honeysuckle and hazelnut aromas. The palate is very well defined...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Cote de Beaune
Appellation
Meursault
Sub-appellation
Les Caillerets
Vintage
2018
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13%
Closure
Cork

The 2018 Domaine Coche-Dury Meursault Caillerets is a Chardonnay from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Beaune sub-region. Produced by Domaine Coche-Dury, this wine is known for its depth and complexity, earning a series of excellent reviews from professional critics.

Vinous, in December 2020, awarded this Chardonnay a score of 94, highlighting its "tremendous lift on the nose" with aromas of "mineral-rich yellow plum, honeysuckle, and hazelnut." They described the palate as "very well defined" with notable spice and a "very persistent finish," suggesting the wine would benefit from further aging.

Jasper Morris, writing for Inside Burgundy in February 2021, also gave the wine a score of 94, noting its history of being replanted with white grapes in 1994. He praised the 2018 vintage for its "fine pale color" and flavors of "clean pure white fruit and flowers, coconut," along with its "beautiful elegance and length." Morris pointed out the terroir's tendency to catch the sun, which requires careful viticultural management to prevent scalding of the grapes.

Burghound, in June 2021, echoed these sentiments with another 94 score, describing the wine as having a "cooler and wonderfully pure nose" with "aromas of citrus, exotic tea, and poached pear." They noted the wine's refinement, "stony and intense medium-bodied flavors," and a "hugely long finish" with "impeccably fine balance." This reviewer also suggested that the wine would greatly benefit from a decade or more of cellaring.

In summary, the 2018 Domaine Coche-Dury Meursault Caillerets is a highly acclaimed Chardonnay, praised for its purity, complexity, and potential for aging. Reviewers agree on its exceptional balance and elegance, making it a standout choice for wine enthusiasts.