Auxey-Duresses 2015 Domaine Coche-

Domaine Coche-Dury, the pinnacle of white Burgundy, is known as "The King of Meursault." Founded in the 1920s, current owner Raphael Coche is the 4th generation, having fully taken over winemaking in 2010. It is a small-scale producer, using only about 70% of its harvest from approximately 9 hectares of vineyards for its own production. Behind its reputation for white wines, it owns a small 0.2-hectare plot of Pinot Noir in Auxey-Duresses, producing a very limited quantity of rare red wine.

Tasting Notes

The color is a slightly pale ruby. The aroma offers gentle notes of red berries, violets, and an underlying hint of undergrowth. On the palate, it has supple and delicate fruit flavors, fine-grained tannins, and the characteristic vibrant acidity of Coche-Dury. The refined craftsmanship cultivated in white winemaking is evident in this red. The finish is elegant and long, with the aroma further opening up after some time post-decantation. It can be enjoyed for several years from now.

Food Pairings

• Roasted duck
• Grilled lamb
• Mushroom risotto

Cultivation and Winemaking

• Founded in the 1920s by Léon Coche, inherited by Jean-François in 1973.
• Renamed Domaine Coche-Dury after his wife's surname.
• Raphael Coche joined in 1999 and has been responsible for all winemaking since 2010.
• A prestigious estate, described by Clive Coates as "one of the greatest white wine domaines in the world."
• Vineyard area is approximately 9 hectares, with an annual production of around 3,500 cases, making it small-scale.
• Approximately 70% of the harvested grapes are used for in-house winemaking, with the remainder sold to négociants.
• The plot in Auxey-Duresses is very small, about 0.2 hectares.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol Content

Ratings

Product Information

• Volume: 750ml
• Type: Red, Medium-bodied
• Origin: France / Burgundy / Côte de Beaune / Auxey-Duresses
• Product Code: C15R3113