Meursault Blanc 2016 Coche Dury

Meursault 2016 – Coche-Dury

Pure Meursault elegance from one of Burgundy’s masters

Coche-Dury’s Meursault 2016 is a benchmark wine for the appellation. Sourced from selected plots in the heart of the village, this Chardonnay captures the perfect balance of stylistic precision, mineral depth, and age-worthy structure. A village-level wine that rivals many Premier Crus in complexity and energy.

Winemaking approach

Crafted with Coche-Dury’s meticulous and artisanal methods: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in Burgundian oak barrels, light bâtonnage, and around 18 months of ageing in oak (approx. 30% new). Bottled unfiltered and unfined to preserve purity and tension.

Variety

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

Color
Bright golden yellow with greenish highlights.

Nose
Complex and deep: toasted hazelnut, lemon zest, flint, and salted butter. Smoky and spicy touches – the unmistakable Coche signature.

Palate
Precise and vibrant, with striking minerality and lively acidity. Powerful yet balanced, with a long, saline finish and layered citrus and toasty notes. A Chardonnay for contemplation.

Recommended pairings

Ideal with fine shellfish, butter-poached lobster, turbot, scallops, porcini risotto, vol-au-vent, or aged soft cheeses.

Technical sheet

🟣 Name: Meursault 2016
🍇 Producer: Coche-Dury
🌍 Region: Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy – France
🍷 Grape: 100% Chardonnay
🍇 Vineyards: Selected village plots – limestone and clay soils
🍇 Farming: Sustainable, low yields, hand harvested
🕰️ Vinification: Native yeast fermentation in oak barrels
🛢️ Ageing: 18 months in oak barrels (30% new)
🧪 Alcohol content: 13% vol
🌡️ Serving temperature: 12–14°C
🍽️ Pairings: Shellfish, noble fish, creamy risottos, mushrooms, mature soft cheeses

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Coche-Dury

The Burgundy Icon That Defined the Style of Chardonnay

Coche-Dury is widely regarded as one of the most legendary names in the Côte de Beaune and across Burgundy. Based in Meursault, the domaine cultivates some of the most revered Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, crafting wines of unparalleled purity and exceptional aging potential. Founded in the early 20th century, the estate rose to prominence under Jean-François Coche and is now run by his son Raphaël, who continues the house style with precision and integrity.

Philosophy

Vineyard work is meticulous and entirely manual, with very low yields and a deep respect for the soil. Treatments are kept to a strict minimum, reflecting a sustainable approach, though the estate is not certified organic. Harvesting is done by hand with rigorous grape selection.

In the cellar, white wines ferment and age in Burgundy oak barrels, with carefully controlled bâtonnage and a notable use of new wood (up to 50% for top crus). The red wines, though less known, are elegant and age-worthy, undergoing whole-cluster fermentation and long aging periods. Every detail is crafted to perfection, resulting in wines that are both artisanal and precise.

Vineyards

Coche-Dury owns around 10 hectares, with vines in Meursault (including renowned lieux-dits like Perrières, Genevrières, and Chevalières), Puligny-Montrachet, Auxey-Duresses, Monthelie, Volnay, and the Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne. The vineyard age is high, and the viticulture is intensive and manual.

Wine Style

Coche-Dury’s Meursaults are unmistakable: structured, deeply mineral, and cut with razor-sharp freshness. The nose is striking, offering notes of hazelnut, flint, citrus, and butter, while the palate is tense, saline, and impressively long. The reds from Volnay and Monthelie are equally refined, fruit-pure, and built for the long haul.

A Rare Gem

Coche-Dury wines are among the most sought-after in the world. Production is tiny, demand is huge, and every bottle represents the pinnacle of authentic, handcrafted Burgundy.