Domaine Coche Dury   Meursault Caillerets

2012 Meursault Caillerets

By Domaine Coche-Dury

2012 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France

Delving into the esteemed climat 'Les Caillerets', the 2012 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury exemplifies the magnitude of finesse that can be achieved in Burgundy's prestigious Côte de Beaune. My experience with Domaine Coche-Dury's expression of this terroir spans decades, allowing for a profound comprehension of their winemaking pedigree.

 

Unveiling the Majesty of a Complex Vintage

A year noted for its capriciousness, 2012 was a vintage that demanded the utmost dedication and precision in the vineyard. The reduced yields, a result of hail and stringent sorting, imparted an unexpected boon: concentration and depth. This is notably present in the glass, with the wine showcasing an enthralling balance between sumptuous richness and enduring tension.

 

Investing in Liquid Elegance

In a marketplace where astute investors hunt for wines with both heritage and cellar worthiness, the 2012 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury emerges as an undeniable prospect for long-term appreciation. It bears the hallmarks of a meticulous viticulture regime combined with the storied savoir-faire of one of Burgundy's most celebrated producers.

It is replete with notes of grilled hazelnuts, ripe stone fruits, and a captivating minerality drawing from the limestone-rich soils of ‘Les Caillerets’. The wine reveals itself slowly, unfurling layers of complexity with an aristocratic grace that seals its stature in a portfolio-quality investment.

 

A Distinguished Addition to Any Cellar

The 2012 vintage under Coche-Dury’s stewardship transcends mere characterisation - it interacts with the senses like a symphonic piece; each sip is an evolving passage of time. Though already demonstrative of its pedigree, potential still lurks beneath its youthful vibrancy suggesting that investors and connoisseurs alike would do well to include such a specimen in their collections. Investing in the 2012 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury is an affirmation in the longevity and progressive revelation of Burgundy at its most compelling.

Current market price

$44,940.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

1928.57

Scores and tasting notes

94

The 2012 Meursault 1er Cru les Caillerets, one of the domaine's most propitious holdings, has a bewitching bouquet with orange zest, apricot blossom, flint and wet limestone scents that possess laser-like focus. The palate is very well balanced with superb mineralité and a powerful (again like Coche-Dury’s fellow Meursault wines this year) spicy finish that lingers on and on. This is a feisty Caillerets that will age with style and panache.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2015

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