2018 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Approximately through 2035–2040 under optimal cellar conditions
Region Auxey-Duresses
Vine Age Old vines
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Carefully harvested fruit from old Auxey-Duresses vines was vinified in open vats with a long maceration and gentle handling, then matured in French oak barrels with a large but unspecified proportion of new barrels.
Tasting Notes Vinous/Antonio Galloni: red cherry, crushed strawberry, blueberry and a powerful palate. Inside Burgundy/Jasper Morris: deep crimson color, ripe aromatics, a crisp tannic finish and balance.
Critics Ratings 92

2017 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window From 2022; peak 2027–2032; through 2037+
Region Auxey-Duresses
Soil Very stony marl-limestone soil
Orientation Southeast
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details Matured in barrels.
Tasting Notes Chalky minerality, small red fruits, supple texture, velvety fruit and a persistent finish
Food Pairing Roasted quail with vitelotte potato

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Producer Information

Address
Meursault, Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne, France
Owner
Raphael Coche (family estate)
Cellarmaster
Raphael Coche