2007 Meursault Caillerets
By Domaine Coche-Dury
2007 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France
Embarking on a journey through the hallowed terrains of Burgundy uncovers the fruits of a region synonymous with vinification transcendence. The 2007 vintage of Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury is exemplary of this revered tradition, established by a producer whose craft speaks eloquently to connoisseurs and investors alike. A sojourn to 2007 yields reflection on a year that was, though challenged by weather, a testament to adversity braving viticulture.
Exceptional Resilience Shaping Excellence
In the realm of fine wine investment, provenance and vintage distinctly merge as twin pillars guiding value. The 2007 vintage in Burgundy presented vignerons with trials aplenty, from a frost-laden spring to an underwhelming summer. Yet, persistence triumphed. The defining element for the 2007 Meursault Caillerets from Domaine Coche-Dury lies within its finesse; a palpable tension between mineral austerity and luxuriant fruit presses forth from the glass.
The nimble dance of lemon zest and soft pear notes entwined with undercurrents of toasted hazelnut bear the hallmark of this acclaimed producer’s adept hand. Bridging precision and unexpected opulence, the wine unfolds gracefully over the palate, its longevity assured by a vibrant acidity countering the delicate brushstrokes of oak—a narrative arc worthy of an investor's pursuit.
An Investment Vintage Shaped by Adversity
For those poised to enrich their portfolios with historical vintages, the 2007 Meursault Caillerets bespeaks an investment almost philosophical in nature. It urges patience in cellaring and promises recompense to those who heed its call. Predicated not merely on scarcity but also on singular character, this offering from Domaine Coche-Dury stands as one of the enduring beacons of yesteryear's Burgundian artistry.
To enshrine the 2007 Meursault Caillerets in one's collection is not only to secure a piece of viticultural resilience but also to embrace an exquisite sensorial narrative—one inked in persistence and matured in barrel and bottle alike. As this pronounced expression graces prestigious tableaux or becomes part of savvy investors' vinous portfolios, it will no doubt continue to enthral with its richly woven tale of Burgundy's heart against all climatic odds.
Market price (HKD)
HK$228,400.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
1493.13
Scores and tasting notes
Repeating its top performance in 2013 when I last tasted it, the 2007 Meursault 1er Cru Les Caillerets is a real beauty. It replicated the stunning aromatics with hazelnut and white peach, perhaps even more tensile and reserved than previous, almost Chablis-like at first. The palate is beautifully balanced and surfeit with minerals. Perfect acidity here, refined and focused with a long and very persistent finish. It contains about everything you could wish for in a Meursault. Tasted November 2016.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2017