2010 Puligny Montrachet les Enseigneres
By Domaine Coche-Dury
2010 Meursault Goutte d'Or from Domaine des Comtes Lafon
As one ventures into the realm of Burgundy, the moniker of Domaine des Comtes Lafon resonates with commanded respect and deserved anticipation. It is in the heralded 2010 Meursault Goutte d'Or where one finds a vintage that redefines expectations. Both collectors and connoisseurs have come to recognise this year as presenting an opportunity for investment in liquid history.
The 2010 Vintage: A Study in Climatic Mastery
The climatic finesse of the 2010 season bestowed upon Burgundy's coveted terroir, an impeccable balance. Meursault, renowned for its full-bodied and buttery Chardonnay, found in this year a unique iteration of its storied excellence. The 2010 Meursault Goutte d'Or by Domaine des Comtes Lafon exhibits a tension between richness and vivacity which speaks to the deft touch of nature moderated skillfully by human hands.
Investment Potential in a Glass
Fine wine investors seek out those rare vintages which promise not just exemplary taste but also an appreciation in value. The 2010 vintage from Domaine des Comtes Lafon delivers on both counts. It offers layered complexity, with ethereal aromas of toasted hazelnut, brioche, and a whiff of Meyer lemon zest. Palate-wise, it unfurls with a silken texture, marrying precise acidity with sumptuous flavours of ripe pear and a hint of crushed stone minerality.
The 2010 Meursault Goutte d'Or has entered its most accessible phase, whereby each sip is a testament to its ageing potential. One experiences not just the immediate pleasure such pedigree commands but also glimpses the promise of further evolution, making it a compelling addition to any fine wine portfolio.
In summary, the 2010 Meursault Goutte d'Or from Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a paragon of what a stellar vintage can articulate through Burgundy's esteemed Chardonnay grapes. To imbibe it is not merely consumption; it’s an act of understanding the delicate tangibility of time captured in oenological form—a discerning choice for those looking to deepen their investment collection with a jewel of Meursault.
Market price (USD)
$18,500.00
12x75cl
Highest score
91
POP score
1377.27
Scores and tasting notes
The 2010 Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres opens with a wonderfully nuanced, layered bouquet that leads to a core of explosive fruit. It reveals remarkable energy all the way through to the clean, taut finish. This is a fabulous showing. Anticipated maturity: 2015+. Raphael Coche-Dury is just past his 30th birthday, but he has already spent more than half his life working at the family’s illustrious domaine. It is quite evident Raphael Coche intends to follow his father footsteps, so the future seems to be in very capable hands. Coche describes 2010 as a cold vintage, but one with a lot of concentration because of the extensive coulure (shatter). Conditions in 2009 were pretty much the diametrical opposite. August was very warm, which caused challenges as sugars mounted quickly, but the fruit was healthy. Coche told me he wasn’t a huge fan of the vintage, but found the wines improved as they freshened up after the malos. Coche-Dury fans know the estate bottles three separate Meursaults at the villages level which are unfortunately not identified on the labels, which personally I find a bit frustrating. Qualitatively the three wines are quite similar, but their personalities are not. I have provided notes on all three of the 2010s and two of the 2009s, but readers will have to check with their suppliers to know for certain which wine they are buying. The 2009s should drink well relatively early and appear to have the stuffing to also age very well. The 2010s may very well prove to be nearly immortal. Let me just say I can’t wait to taste these wines in finished form from bottle. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 2011