2003 Meursault Les Perrieres
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Reticent nose hints at soft citrus fruits, honey and licorice; less aromatic than the Genevrieres and more burned by the sun. In a distinctly penetrating, dry style, and not showing the generosity of the vintage's best examples. This was also austere a year ago, but today I don't find enough supporting minerality to be optimistic about the wine's future development in bottle.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Loads of spices, hazelnuts, and almonds burst from the glass of the 2003 Meursault Perrieres (white). Light to medium-bodied and oily-textured, it exhibits pears, apples, and anise flavors in its expressive character. Its finish, which starts out wonderfully, is tightened by a lemony acidity that Coche will most certainly attend to during elevage. Projected maturity: 2007-2014. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
Perfumed aromas of orange blossom and stone. Dense but light on its feet; comes across as considerably drier than the Genevrieres, and indeed this is very low in residual sugar. Still a bit tightly wound, with a mineral austerity rare for this vintage. Inexpressive today but very fresh and penetrating on the back end.
About the producer
Domaine Jean-François Coche-Dury is one of the most sought-after names in Burgundy, famed for producing some of the most expensive white wines in the world. The demand for these fiercely collected wines far outstrips supply.