Both wines showed incredibly well last night. The 08 slightly more powerful and refined than the 07. Both were Grand Cru level whites and were probably the best iterations of Meursault I’ve ever had. Amazing density and complexity.
Initially had planned for them to be paired with truffle pasta, grilled langoustines and sole, but felt the wines had so much going on to be a mere pairing.
Both wines had the signature Coche smokey gunpowder on the nose upon opening. Some notes of lime, white flowers and sea breeze too. The 08 was noticeably more reductive to start.
How the wines developed over time was quite interesting – the 07 had a more linear progression whereas the 08, which appeared somewhat subdued to start, had seemed to unfurl exponentially given the time.
The palate from both wines was dense, savory, and youthful, the 08 having more weight and finesse. Bright acidic fruits were followed by notes of salty wet stones, mild smokey spices and pine nuts, all delivered with such precision, balance and elegance.
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07 & 08 Coche Perrieres
Both wines showed incredibly well last night. The 08 slightly more powerful and refined than the 07. Both were Grand Cru level whites and were probably the best iterations of Meursault I’ve ever had. Amazing density and complexity.
Initially had planned for them to be paired with truffle pasta, grilled langoustines and sole, but felt the wines had so much going on to be a mere pairing.
Both wines had the signature Coche smokey gunpowder on the nose upon opening. Some notes of lime, white flowers and sea breeze too. The 08 was noticeably more reductive to start.
How the wines developed over time was quite interesting – the 07 had a more linear progression whereas the 08, which appeared somewhat subdued to start, had seemed to unfurl exponentially given the time.
The palate from both wines was dense, savory, and youthful, the 08 having more weight and finesse. Bright acidic fruits were followed by notes of salty wet stones, mild smokey spices and pine nuts, all delivered with such precision, balance and elegance.
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