2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Meursault village
Region Les Chevalieres
Soil Shallow, Stony soil, Approximately 30–40 cm deep
Orientation Northeast
Production Volume 900 bottles
Bottles900
Production Details Aged 11 months in barrel on fine lees, followed by another 8 months in barrel after racking. The wine was fined and bottled barrel-by-barrel using a two-spout chèvre.
Tasting Notes Fine, taut and aromatic, with freshness and tension
Food Pairing Firm-fleshed fish; poultry, veal or sweetbreads; mature characterful cheeses; hard cheeses such as Cantal, Tomme, Comté or Salers
Critics Ratings 93
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Vintages
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Les Chevalieres
Soil Poor, Rocky clay-limestone soil near the top of the slope
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Gently Pressed
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were gently pressed and fermented in oak barrels. The retailer describes moderate use of new oak, approximately 12 months of maturation and regular lees stirring; the approximate duration is retained as text rather than converted to aging_days.
Tasting Notes Golden; white-fleshed fruit, white flowers, hazelnut and buttery notes; creamy, fresh, mineral, long and precise
Food Pairing Grilled lobster or pan-fried scallops
Critics Ratings 92
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1064751 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Address
Meursault, Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne, France
Owner
Raphael Coche (family estate)
Cellarmaster
Raphael Coche