Few names in Burgundy inspire as much reverence as Domaine Coche Dury. Based in the village of Meursault, this small, family-run estate has become one of the world’s most celebrated producers of white Burgundy, renowned for wines that combine astonishing precision, intensity, and longevity. The domaine was founded in the 1920s, but it was Jean-François Coche, who took the reins in 1973, who elevated it to global acclaim. His meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and perfectionist approach in the cellar created a style that became instantly recognisable: whites of piercing minerality, extraordinary depth, and a subtle, smoky “Coche” signature that connoisseurs can pick blind.
Domaine Coche-Dury’s holdings are relatively modest—around 10 hectares split between Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Auxey-Duresses, Monthelie, and Corton-Charlemagne. The jewel in the crown is their tiny parcels in Meursault Perrières and Meursault Genevrières, where the domaine produces wines that rival and often surpass Grand Cru bottlings. The reds, from appellations such as Volnay and Auxey-Duresses, should not be overlooked. While the whites have garnered the most acclaim, the domaine’s Pinot Noirs share the same precision and elegance.
Since 2010, Jean-François’s son Raphaël Coche has led the domaine, continuing the legacy with the same fastidious attention to detail, but with a slightly fresher, more contemporary edge. Demand for the wines is insatiable, allocations tiny, and their cult status firmly entrenched. For collectors and Burgundy lovers alike, Domaine Coche-Dury represents the pinnacle of Meursault.
Available Wines
2023 Coche-Dury, Meursault, Rouge 12x75cl
2023 Coche-Dury, Auxey-Duresses 12x75cl
2022 Coche-Dury, Volnay Premier Cru 12x75cl
