Domaine Fabien Coche : Meursault 1er cru "Les Gouttes d'Or" 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Meursault 1er Cru "Les Gouttes d'Or" 2024 from Domaine Fabien Coche

Tasting

Nose

The nose is fine and delicate, driven by a bouquet of white flowers intertwined with notes of white fruit, immediately conveying an impression of freshness and elegance.

Palate

The palate captivates with its richness and amplitude, never losing finesse: the generous texture is carried by a remarkable balance, lending the whole a beautiful harmony between richness and tension.

Food and Wine Pairing

This wine is an ideal match for the noblest seafood, whether langoustines, scallops or fine fish such as turbot or sea bass, whose delicate texture it highlights while contributing its own aromatic richness.

Serving and Cellaring

The Meursault 1er Cru "Les Gouttes d'Or" 2024 benefits from a few years of cellaring: it is best enjoyed until around 2029, a period during which it should fully express its balance between amplitude and freshness.

Other Characteristics

This dry white wine has no notable residual sugar, in the tradition of the great Chardonnays of Burgundy. It comes from a vineyard certified organic.

A Floral and Full-Bodied Meursault 1er Cru from Domaine Fabien Coche

The Estate

Domaine Fabien Coche, founded in 1940, is based in Meursault, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. Now run by Fabien Coche, together with his wife Magali, the estate farms approximately 12 hectares spread across 28 appellations, under certified organic farming. Renowned for its discretion and the precision of its winemaking, Domaine Fabien Coche is gradually establishing itself among the benchmarks of Meursault.

The Vineyard

This cuvée comes from a small 20-are parcel located in the climat of Gouttes d'Or, a premier cru of Meursault, at mid-slope. The very stony soil promotes good drainage and limits the vine's vigour, while organic farming, combined with the planting of green manure between the rows, helps preserve the natural balance of the terroir.

Winemaking and Ageing

The Meursault 1er Cru "Les Gouttes d'Or" 2024 is crafted with a pragmatic approach that respects the terroir: the soils are worked by hand, without the use of synthetic chemicals. Winemaking favours large-format vessels, limiting the risk of oxidation.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay.