2006 Meursault Perrieres
By Domaine Coche-Dury
2006 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France
The 2006 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury beckons the sophisticated palate with its embodiment of Burgundian finesse and rich historical cultivation. This specific vintage blooms from a wistful season, kissed by the gentle 2006 Burgundian sunshine and cradled by the nurturing soils of the revered Meursault region.
A Vintage of Elegance and Harmony
Above all vintages, the 2006 stands as an exemplar of balance—a symphony where each note holds its place, achieving an accord that resonates through each sip. Crafted by Domaine Coche-Dury, a paragon in the world of fine wines, this Meursault Perrieres offers investors not just a sensory delight but a testament to winemaking artistry.
Investment in a Bottle: The Fruits of A Gentle Year
The season's tempered vigour brought forth grapes with a subdued opulence which, now matured, shine through in the glass. Tasting the 2006 is akin to exploring a treasure trove; initial mineral flints yield to a cascade of honeyed orchard fruits interlaced with toasted almonds and an elusive hint of jasmine. The texture—undeniably Coche-Dury—whispers luxury, pairing an unctuous mouthfeel with a backbone of precise acidity ensuring not just immediate enjoyment but investment potential into longevity coupled with prestige.
For connoisseurs and investors alike, placing their funds into bottles such as this fine 2006 Meursault Perrieres from Domaine Coche-Dury ensures more than mere possession; it encapsulates owning a piece of vinous nobility. With a storied past and an illustrious future, it's clear why this wine garners esteem amongst those who seek depth, complexity, and age-worthiness in their cellar collection.
In summary, for those looking to enrich their portfolios with an exemplar of refined Burgundy whites, the 2006 Meursault Perrieres emerges as an astute addition. Domaine Coche-Dury's mastery over vine and barrel has ensured that this particular iteration stands out in the milieu of fine wine investments—a narrative woven from vines to vintage, savoured today with prospects ripe for tomorrow.
Market price (GBP)
£37,380.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
2336.25
Scores and tasting notes
Chamomile, green tea, white peach, honeysuckle, orange blossom, and crushed stone are evoked by the scent of the Coche-Dury 2006 Meursault Perrieres. Citrus oils and marzipan, along with a subtle note of caramelization to its abundant pit fruits all testify irresistibly to the ripeness of the vintage, yet without any sense of superficial sweetness or fattiness. With a refined, slippery, silken texture and an airy sense of wafting elegance – yet at the same time suggesting a firm foundation of sheer chalky stone – this magnificent Perrieres stains even as it invigorates the palate. Implausibly, the 2005 soars to even greater aromatic and structural heights, and finishes with spellbinding length. Jean-Francois Coche’s 2006s did not even begin their malo-lactic transformation until high summer, and several were not finished when I last tasted there in November, 2007. Coche does not think 2006 quite measures up to 2002 or 2005, and given the amazing wines he rendered in the latter vintage, one can appreciate his perspective. Nonetheless, few if any other 2006s I tasted were able to combine complexity and charm, vintage-typical ripeness and verve in the way these did. Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 21 December 2008