Coche-Dury

Domaine Coche-Dury produces a celebrated range of Chardonnay from selected Meursault parcels, crafted in the classic Burgundian style. The lineup spans village-level bottlings from sites such as Les Chevalières and Les Rougeots to Premier Cru wines including Les Perrières. The estate also farms a small plot in Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, its sole white Grand Cru.

Fermented and aged in oak barrels with extended time on the lees, these wines emphasize depth, precision, and site expression. They show a rich yet taut texture, lively acidity, and layered minerality that reflect Meursault’s varied terroir. Balance supports slow, graceful development in bottle.

Coche-Dury is highly esteemed due to its unique blend of quality, tradition, and scarcity.

• Exceptional craftsmanship — careful vineyard work and attentive barrel aging highlight the depth and minerality of Meursault’s terroir.
• Limited availability — small-scale production ensures that demand consistently outstrips supply.
• Renowned lineage — the name Coche-Dury evokes Burgundy’s finest, thanks to the legendary Jean-François Coche.
• Premium Chardonnay experience — offering rich, layered flavors with lively acidity and a taut texture, prized by critics and enthusiasts.

This combination of factors makes Coche-Dury Meursault a sought-after treasure among wine connoisseurs.

• When was Domaine Coche-Dury founded, and by whom?
  Founded in 1920 by Léon Coche, the estate has remained family-run for four generations.
• Where is Coche-Dury located?
  In Meursault, Burgundy, France, within the Côte de Beaune—an area famed for world-class Chardonnay.
• What wines does Coche-Dury produce?
  Primarily white Burgundy: Meursault village wines (e.g., Les Chevalières, Les Rougeots), Premier Crus (including Les Perrières), and Corton-Charlemagne, the domaine’s sole white Grand Cru. They also make small amounts of red Burgundy (Pinot Noir) from appellations such as Volnay and Auxey-Duresses.
• How are the wines made?
  Traditional Burgundian methods: fermentation and aging in oak barrels with extended time on the lees to enhance depth, precision, and site expression.
• Are Coche-Dury vineyards certified organic?
  No. The domaine practices sustainable farming, minimizing chemical inputs and emphasizing hand work to maintain healthy vines and soils.
• What makes Coche-Dury Meursault taste distinct?
  Expect rich citrus and stone fruit, pronounced minerality, and a subtle smoky note; with age, layers of hazelnut and honeyed complexity emerge.
• Why are Coche-Dury wines expensive?
  Limited production from a small estate, consistently high demand, and a prestigious reputation drive prices higher.