2019 Domaine Coche-Dury Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE

The 2019 Bourgogne Blanc is composed entirely of Chardonnay sourced from vines just outside Meursault, benefiting from similar terroir but with a more approachable profile. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in seasoned oak barrels, the wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation, contributing to its supple mouthfeel while maintaining sharp definition. Aromatically, it balances flinty reduction with lemon blossom, green apple, and wet stone. On the palate, it's precise and layered—citrus and white peach meet a core of chalky minerality and gentle almond. The finish is persistent, linear, and deeply refreshing.

Despite being the entry-level white in Coche-Dury’s range, this wine bears the unmistakable signature of the domaine: rigorous vineyard work, meticulous cellar practices, and a dedication to expressive, age-worthy wines. Enjoy it now with dishes like seared scallops, roast chicken with tarragon, or a simple cheese soufflé—or cellar for 5–8 years to let its complexity unfold further.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Domaine Coche-Dury, based in Meursault, is revered as one of the most iconic white wine producers in the world. Founded in the 1920s and brought to prominence by Jean-François Coche, the domaine remains family-run, now under the stewardship of his son Raphaël. Farming is lutte raisonnée, with an emphasis on soil health and low yields to express each vineyard’s nuance. In the cellar, traditional Burgundian methods—long fermentations, judicious use of oak, and extended aging—are employed with exacting detail.

What sets Coche-Dury apart is their ability to translate terroir with clarity and depth, even in their regional appellations. Known for wines of piercing minerality and longevity, the domaine’s style is unmistakable: reductive, refined, and always vibrant. Their Bourgogne Blanc is no exception—a benchmark wine that offers a glimpse into one of Burgundy’s most hallowed houses.