2005 Meursault Caillerets
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The 2005 Meursault Les Caillerets 1er Cru is (yet another) stunning wine from Jean-François in a vintage where he did not put a foot wrong. It has a spine-tingling, tensile bouquet with fabulous minerality. Close your eyes and you could be standing in the Côte de Beaune. The palate is delineated and focused, delivering a scintillating line of acidity and a captivating, saline finish. Corton-Charlemagne's petit frère ?
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The second encounter with Coche-Dury's 2005 Meursault 1er Cru Caillerets is just as thrilling as the first. It retains that unmistakable signature "Coche" nose, that slight reduction, here with a lifted popcorn scents, straight out of the microwave. The palate is poised with a killer line of acidity, sophisticated and refined, a gentle crescendo of flavors to the light, spiced finish that is a little more saline than the example 12 months ago. I'll repeat the sentiment from my last note - this is a Meursault from the top drawer.
Lively aromas of white flowers, spices and stone. Tighter than the Rougeot and less obviously dense and rich, but with lovely finesse and a subtle sweetness from oak (50% new).
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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.