FEATURES
🏰 The 2003 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Coche-Dury is a testament to masterful winemaking in a challenging, scorching hot vintage in Burgundy. Despite the heatwave, this wine emerged with remarkable poise, showcasing an atypical richness and textural extravagance. It blossoms with aromas of peach, white chocolate, blanched almonds, and toasted brioche, offering a full-bodied, broad, and textural palate with a certain succulence and energy. 【 Masterful winemaking in a challenging vintage 】
🍴 This gourmand white Burgundy, with its richness and textural extravagance, is especially interesting to pair with richer dishes. Consider roasted poultry with cream sauces, pan-seared scallops with a beurre blanc, or even richer seafood preparations. Its complexity also makes it a superb match for aged Comté cheese.
🥂 This Coche-Dury Corton-Charlemagne 2003 is a magnificent choice for a very special occasion, such as a milestone anniversary or a significant celebration where a truly profound and unique white Burgundy will be appreciated. It's a wine that offers both immediate allure and fascinating evolution.
BACKGROUND
Domaine Coche-Dury is one of the most legendary and sought-after estates in Burgundy, based in Meursault. Founded by Jean-François Coche and now run by his son Raphaël, the domaine is famous for its meticulous vineyard work and unique winemaking style, which often imparts a signature 'struck match' reduction. Their Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a monumental wine, sourced from a tiny parcel on the upper slopes of the Corton hill with white marl and limestone soils. It is a wine of immense power, tension, and longevity, featuring intense minerality, citrus, hazelnut, and unparalleled depth.
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