Coche Dury - Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères 2015

Coche-Dury Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères 2015 - finesse meets solar power

The Coche-Dury Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères 2015is a prime example of how the signature of a legendary winemaker can elevate even a supposedly "simple" vineyard to a level that puts many Grands Crus in the shade. It is the perfect introduction to the magical world of Coche-Dury.

🍷 The vineyard: an excellent witness to the terroir

The "Les Enseignères"site is one of the most prestigious lieux-dits(place names) at village level in Puligny-Montrachet. Situated on the south side of the commune, it borders directly on the famous Grands Crus Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet.

• Terroir: The soils here are very stony and chalky, which gives the wines an unmistakable, vibrant minerality and an almost steely tension.

• Classification: Although Les Enseignères is officially an AOC Puligny-Montrachet Village, many wine connoisseurs unofficially classify it as a Premier Cru due to its outstanding quality and location.

• Style:The wine epitomises Puligny-Montrachet: linear precision, refined elegance and an intense, mineral structure.

✨ The Coche-Dury estate: a legend in Meursault

Domaine Coche-Dury, run by Jean-François Coche-Dury and officially by his son Raphaël since 2010, is one of the world's most sought-after addresses for white Burgundy. Robert Parker once described Jean-François as "one of the greatest winemakers on earth". The estate's wines are known for their enormous power, uncompromising quality and huge ageing potential, even at village level.

Les Enseignères" is one of the Domaine's most sought-after cuvées. It is often described as the perfect synthesis of the opulent power of a Meursault and the racy elegance of a Puligny-Montrachet.

📅 The 2015 vintage: a solar year of extremes

The 2015 vintage in Burgundy was extreme and challenging, but produced wines of exceptional quality:

• Challenges:a very early flowering, followed by intense heat and drought Raphaël Coche compared the year to the legendary 2005 vintage due to the high dry extract of the grapes. The sugar content of the grapes was high at 13-13.5%, but the acidity was very precise and balanced at 3.7-3.8 g/l.

• Harvest: The harvest began unusually early, at the end of August. The grapes were harvested strategically to avoid the predicted hail damage, which fortunately did not materialise.

• Result:The wines of the 2015 vintage are characterised by great aromatic power, concentration and a solid tannin structure, which gives them enormous ageing potential. Despite their power, they are often more accessible and ready to drink earlier than other great vintages.

👃 Tasting notes and ratings

The reviews for this wine are consistently excellent. They describe a wine that perfectly captures its origin and the vintage.

💰 Rarity and market value

The Coche-Dury Les Enseignères 2015 is not only a pleasure to drink, but also a coveted rarity. The demand is enormous and is reflected in the prices.

Note:Prices for individual bottles can vary greatly depending on condition, origin and retailer. The wine is almost invisible on the open market and is usually only traded at auctions or with specialised dealers.

🍾 Conclusion and drinking maturity

The Coche-Dury Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères 2015 is a wine for connoisseurs and collectors. It offers the rare opportunity to experience the magic of Coche-Dury at a comparatively accessible price compared to the Grands Crus.

• Character:A wine of great tension and finesse. The nose is often closed at first, but opens up with air to a complex aroma of citrus fruits, white flowers, roasted almonds and a striking, almost steely minerality. On the palate, it is dense, powerful and enormously long, without ever appearing heavy. The acid vein gives it a vibrant energy and freshness.

• Drinking window: Most critics consider the optimum drinking age to be between 2020 and 2030, although the wine will also give pleasure for longer if stored perfectly.

• Speciality: This wine impressively demonstrates that great wines depend not only on the classification of a vineyard, but above all on the winemaker's signature and the quality of the terroir. Les Enseignères is the ultimate proof of this.