Coche Dury Bourgogne Blanc

2020

Burghound 88♥: There is a trace of reduction, but it seems reasonably clear that the underlying fruit is both ripe and cool. There is outstanding mid-palate density to the delicious middleweight flavors that culminate in a long, balanced and complex finish where the only nit is a touch of rusticity. This is excellent for its level and highly recommended.

Wine Advocate 90: Aromas of pear, crisp green apple, white flowers and hazelnut introduce Raphaël Coche's 2020 Bourgogne Blanc, a medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that's layered and concentrated, with racy acids and a precise, saline finish. This year, domaine fruit is complemented by a small parcel of purchased grapes from lieu-dit Magny in Meursault, not far from the domaine itself.

2021

Burghound 90♥: A cool, pure and airy nose also reflects an abundance of citrus elements to the pear and green apple scents. Here too the medium weight flavors possess a gorgeous mouthfeel if not quite the same intense minerality, while exhibiting impressive depth and persistence for its level. This is also extremely good.

Wine Advocate 89: The 2021 Bourgogne Blanc is showing nicely, offering up notes of white flowers mingled with pear, melon and hazelnuts. Medium-bodied, bright and precise, with a pretty core of fruit, chalky grip and a saline finish, it's based on domaine fruit supplemented by some purchased grapes.

2022

Burghound 88♥: A ripe yet quite fresh nose freely offers up its aromas of white-fleshed fruit and citrus confit. There is terrific punch to the delicious and beautifully detailed medium weight flavors that also possess a lovely texture before terminating in a highly inviting, firm and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is excellent for its level plus it's a Bourgogne that should repay mid-term keeping.

Wine Advocate 90: From parcels situated around the domaine itself, the 2022 Bourgogne Blanc offers up aromas of sweet citrus fruit, mirabelle, freshly baked bread and vanilla pod, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless palate with excellent depth and grip.

Vinous 91: The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc has a delineated and focused bouquet that shrugs off the warmth of the growing season. It offers citrus peel, hints of chamomile and crushed stone. The palate is well balanced with a dab of stem ginger that defines the finish. There's plenty of energy coiled up in this Bourgogne Blanc and wonderful length. This is excellent.