2005 Coche-Dury Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres #171739576
Reviews 94 points Wine Advocate "...takes the aromatic complexity and delineation of the 2004 and ramps it up a few notches: here stunning mineralite and tension reminiscent of the 2005 Corton-Charlemagne. The palate is precise on the entry with pitch-perfect acidity, linear at first but, then fanning out beautifully toward the long and tender finish. (NM)" 92 points Burghound "A wonderfully complex nose is a pretty array that combines both freshness and refinement in the form of hazelnut, floral, orchard fruit and soft spice elements, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is fine richness and volume to the beautifully textured and seductive medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent mid-palate concentration before culminating a strikingly long, mouth coating and well-balanced finale. (AM)"
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About Coche-Dury
The viticulture and vinification practices at Domaine Coche-Dury involve meticulous attention to detail. The vineyards are now entirely plowed, and a pneumatic press works alongside the traditional mechanical Vaslin. Grapes are firmly crushed before pressing, which contributes to the Coche-Dury style, and then fermented and matured in barrels with no more than 25% new wood, except for top wines. The whites are racked in July, when barrels of a given cuvée are blended and returned to cask for a second winter before being bottled cask by cask in April of their second year.
Jean-François' son, Raphaël, has continued the family's tradition of excellence since his father's retirement in 2010. No clones are planted in their vineyards, a rarity in Burgundy. Once in the cellar, vinifications are long and traditional, with extended lees contact to prevent oxidation and support the wines' freshness. New wood is used to extend cellar-aging potential and provide a clean slate for perfect fruit expression. Coche-Dury's wines are characterized by their signature reductive style and lean, racy acidity. This no doubt contributes to their long length on the palate and predictably consistent ageability.
The domaine's Chardonnay and Pinot Noir offerings come from small parcels spread over six communes: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Auxey-Duresses, Monthelie, and Volnay. The combination of Raphaël's expertise and the outstanding vineyards has resulted in legendary wines that showcase precision, concentration, and the classic mineral qualities of their respective terroirs.