1990 Meursault Perrieres
By Domaine Coche-Dury
1990 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France
The heralded 1990 vintage of Burgundy remains a lodestar for fine wine connoisseurs and investors alike. Within this constellation of exemplary wines, the 1990 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury gleams with particular brilliance. Known for their low yield, meticulous vinification, and profound respect for terroir, Domaine Coche-Dury has cultivated an offering from 1990 that stands as a testament to a year that favoured both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir across Burgundy.
Complexity and Craft: A Legacy Vintage
The 1990 Meursault Perrieres is a pure embodiment of the tranquil yet sunny growing season, where an ideal weather pattern culminated in a harvest that balanced ripeness and acidity with ineffable finesse. This equanimity bestowed upon the fruits of Meursault's Perrieres vineyards a complexity discernible in the glass through layers of stone fruit, enlivened by flirtations of honeycomb and toasted hazelnut—signals of well-integrated oak influence.
Terroir Triumph: The Art of Elegance
Such was the artistry achieved in this vintage by Domaine Coche-Dury that this 1990 Meursault Perrieres persists as a cornerstone in the pantheon of investment-grade white Burgundies. Its vibrancy has mellowed yet not waned, resonating with impeccable minerality that is the hallmark of its chalky soils—a testimony to the longevity afforded by this revered patch of Burgundy.
The marriage between the ideal climatic conditions and the storied savoir-faire of Domaine Coche-Dury yielded not merely a wine but an experience—where nuances dance intricately with power, revealing whispered tales of this serendipitous year.
In conclusion, the 1990 Meursault Perrieres realizes the archetypal poise one seeks in a cellared treasure. Whether approached as an investment instrument or coveted for personal indulgence, it confidently assures both gratification and appreciation. The inherent qualities of Domaine Coche-Dury's work in capturing the essence of '90s Burgundy earns its place in any discerning collector's portfolio.
Market price (GBP)
£49,140.00
12x75cl
Highest score
90
POP score
4914
Scores and tasting notes
The 1990 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières from Coche-Dury showed exactly as I expected. After 27 years, it clearly expresses more of the growing season than the terroir. The nose is quite rich and honeyed, with touches of lanolin and a touch of brioche, indicating, perhaps, a little botrytis in the vineyard. The palate is complementary, with a honeyed texture, good depth and honeycomb and light walnut notes. What's missing? The answer: Les Perrières. There is very little mineralité here and scant signs indicating from exactly where it comes. It is pleasurable, no question of that, but it does not possess the profundity of the greatest examples from this iconic grower. Tasted May 2017.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 June 2017