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COCHE-DURY
The wine eminating from Coche-Dury were not always famous. Not in the way like those of Romanée-Conti or Comte de Vogüé's Musigny, Vieilles Vignes have been. In some ways the domaine had to be discovered, and Americans have Becky Wasserman to thank for fortuitous discovery. The domaine was formed in the 1920's by Léon Coche who acquired various parcels around Meursault, selling a small proportion in bottle but as was customary then, selling the bulk to negociants. In time some of this land passed through inheritance to his son Julien which first formed Domaine Coche-Debord, then Coche-Bizouard. Léon's daughter, Marthe (now under Domaine Guy Roulot) inherited some as well as his other son Georges.
Georges acquired his share of the domaine in 1964 and augmented his holdings by another 16 parcels which included Volnay 1er crus in Clos des Chênes and Taille Pieds as well as 1er cru Meursault Perrières. Georges Coche is father to Jean-François and since his son's taking of the helm in 1973 the domaine has gone from strength-to-strength. The Jean-François era is marked by a rise in domaine-bottling and as a result so too has its recognition and reputation.
Meursault, Les Rougeots--Vintage 1997
Côte de Beaune, Coche Dury
All lots in original cartons
Parcel: lots 63-64
"Revealing leesy and sweet vanilla bean scents, the Meursault Rougeots is silky-textured and thick. This sultry, ample, medium-to-full-bodied wine is both extraordinarily spicy and filled with candied nuts and acacia blossoms. If its oak-dominated finish is absorbed by its copious fruit, this complex and concentrated wine may merit a higher score." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #121 (Feb 1999)
1 dozen bottlesper lot
The wine eminating from Coche-Dury were not always famous. Not in the way like those of Romanée-Conti or Comte de Vogüé's Musigny, Vieilles Vignes have been. In some ways the domaine had to be discovered, and Americans have Becky Wasserman to thank for fortuitous discovery. The domaine was formed in the 1920's by Léon Coche who acquired various parcels around Meursault, selling a small proportion in bottle but as was customary then, selling the bulk to negociants. In time some of this land passed through inheritance to his son Julien which first formed Domaine Coche-Debord, then Coche-Bizouard. Léon's daughter, Marthe (now under Domaine Guy Roulot) inherited some as well as his other son Georges.
Georges acquired his share of the domaine in 1964 and augmented his holdings by another 16 parcels which included Volnay 1er crus in Clos des Chênes and Taille Pieds as well as 1er cru Meursault Perrières. Georges Coche is father to Jean-François and since his son's taking of the helm in 1973 the domaine has gone from strength-to-strength. The Jean-François era is marked by a rise in domaine-bottling and as a result so too has its recognition and reputation.
Meursault, Les Rougeots--Vintage 1997
Côte de Beaune, Coche Dury
All lots in original cartons
Parcel: lots 63-64
"Revealing leesy and sweet vanilla bean scents, the Meursault Rougeots is silky-textured and thick. This sultry, ample, medium-to-full-bodied wine is both extraordinarily spicy and filled with candied nuts and acacia blossoms. If its oak-dominated finish is absorbed by its copious fruit, this complex and concentrated wine may merit a higher score." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #121 (Feb 1999)
1 dozen bottlesper lot