2010 Meursault Rougeots
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The 2010 Meursault Rougeots from Coche-Dury was simply off the blooming charts. In fact, I will go so far as to suggest that it may be the best white village cru Burgundy I have ever encountered. My appreciation is reflected in my score. Limpid silver in hue with flecks of gold, it is blessed with a riveting bouquet, its signature reduction deftly not occluding the terroir expression in any way. The mineralité and tension were a joy to behold, and they translated across to the palate, which boasts razor-sharp delineation, absolutely perfect acidity and a nervosité on the finish that is dazzling. Part of that stems from the brilliance of the vintage, part from an exceptional vineyard and part from the fact that in this wizard’s hands, Rougeots operates at top premier cru level. It was not cheap, but by my calculations it was still approximately one-third what you would pay from a merchant.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
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Dry and cold year. Poor flowering, so very concentrated. Some millerandés grapes. Deep gold. Very lively, ripe and powerful with lots of savour and not that much reduction – though a little. You could lose yourself in the majesty of this nose. Then on the palate it’s very high in acidity and pretty youthful. Lots to chew on. Needs masses of time on the palate. But it’s a great wine. (JR)
About the producer
Domaine Jean-François Coche-Dury is one of the most sought-after names in Burgundy, famed for producing some of the most expensive white wines in the world. The demand for these fiercely collected wines far outstrips supply.