2010 Meursault Rouge
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(from Vireuils-Dessous): Aromas of orange oil and wet stone. Juicy on entry, then rather strict in the middle, showing noteworthy power and tension, not to mention terrific precision of stone fruit and citrus flavors. Not yet expansive; in fact, this village wine is the closest 2010 to austere today. Owing to the low volume of grapes in 2010, Coche-Dury used 15% new oak here, vs. a normal 10%. (If you see the 2010 Bourgogne Blanc, but it: with its leesy, spicy pineapple and orange blossom flavors, its rather powerful mid-palate and its whiplash of a finish, it's better than many Meursault botlings.)
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2010 Meursault (Narvaux) is a gorgeous wine endowed with crystalline purity, fabulous depth and great overall balance. The long, pure finish makes it hard to move on to the next wine. As always, the Narvaux is one of several parcels that is bottled simply as Meursault, so readers will have to ask their supplier the exact provenance of their village-level Coche Meursault.
(Narvaux): Bright, pale yellow. Apple and spice aromas smell sweet. Then solidly built and intensely flavored, with racy acidity giving verve to the lemony flavor. Conveys a small-berry impression of concentration. Will this shut down after the bottling?
The 2010 Meursault (Narvaux) is the most layered, rich and creamy of the three. It reveals terrific depth and vibrancy.
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.