2022 Domaine Coche Dury Volnay 1er cru, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE

This Volnay 1er Cru offers a captivating bouquet of red fruit — fresh cherry, wild strawberry — lifted by floral hints of rose and violet, touched with soft spice, earth, and a whisper of savory complexity. On the palate, the wine’s texture is plush yet precise, with vibrant fruit framed by chalky minerality and very fine, almost imperceptible tannins. The acidity provides bright lift, giving the wine both energy and grace through a long, harmonious finish that evolves with aeration.

Crafted from meticulously tended Volnay Premier Cru vineyards, the 2022 vintage reflects Coche‑Dury’s hallmark balance between richness and restraint. Traditional Burgundian vinification emphasizes whole‑cluster selection and gentle extraction to preserve purity of fruit and terroir expression, with élevage in high‑quality French oak (modest new oak) that integrates seamlessly, adding structure without dominating the wine’s intrinsic subtleties. Ideal pairings include roasted duck breast with a cherry gastrique, porcini‑infused risotto, or aged Comté — dishes that echo the wine’s finesse and complexity.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Domaine Coche‑Dury is an iconic estate in Burgundy, celebrated for crafting some of the world’s most expressive and age‑worthy white and red Burgundies. Located in Volnay, the domaine combines deep respect for Burgundian tradition with rigorous attention to detail in both vineyard and cellar.

Vineyard practices emphasize low yields, careful sorting, and minimal intervention, allowing fruit to fully reflect its specific terroir. In the cellar, Philippe Coche and his team pursue a philosophy of precision and patience: gentle, natural fermentations, careful élevage in fine oak barrels, and a clear focus on balance and longevity over immediate flashiness. The wines of Coche‑Dury are prized for their aromatic purity, textural depth, and rare ability to evolve beautifully over decades, making them benchmarks of Burgundian excellence.