Domaine Coche Dury   Meursault Caillerets

2006 Meursault Caillerets

By Domaine Coche-Dury

2006 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France

In the sphere of fine Burgundy white wines, the 2006 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury stands as a testament to the art of winemaking amidst challenging vintages. My relationship with this wine is built on decades of exploration and admiration for the region's craftmanship, which adapts deftly to nature’s whimsy.

 

Rarity and Elegance: A Connoisseur’s Delight

The year 2006 was marked by variable conditions in Burgundy, calling for astute vigilance in vineyard management—a challenge that Domaine Coche-Dury rose to with its customary finesse. The adeptness of the domaine ultimately manifested itself through their Meursault Caillerets: a wine that defies generality and emanates an intrigue worthy of any serious investor's portfolio.

 

An Assertive Vintage, Crafted with Nuance

The vicissitudes of 2006 bestowed upon Burgundy erratic bursts of hot weather interspersed with spells of unwelcome rain. Domaine Coche-Dury’s Meursault Caillerets surmounted these hurdles, presenting a rhapsody of concentration balanced by unexpected freshness. Its intricate bouquet is laced with notes of ripe stone fruits and toasted hazelnuts—a marriage reflective of both the domaine's meticulous oak use and the caressing limestone soil of the region. In the glass, minerality intertwines with vibrant acidity resulting in an arresting structure that underpins a harmoniously precise finish.

Whispers among enthusiasts often dub this vintage one to enjoy in its evolved state; indeed, the 2006 Meursault Caillerets now unfurls its complexity and textured depth as opposed to its earlier restraint—attributes underscoring its investable potential within the landscape of white Burgundy wines.

 

In Summary: A Sophisticated Investment Choice

With each sip, one discerns why the Meursault Caillerets is venerated by collectors: it encapsulates a microcosm where terroir and human touch converge to thwart climatic adversity. Herein lies a true jewel in Domaine Coche-Dury's crown—an ennobled vintage that resonates with both enjoyment and investment sagacity for connoisseurs globally. The illuminated path between cellar and portfolio gleams brightly with the inclusion of the 2006 Meursault Caillerets.

Current market price

$30,360.00

12x75cl

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