Fabien Coche Meursault les Chevalieres 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Fabien Coche
Label Name:
 
Meursault les Chevalieres
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable notes and scores: Vinous (Neal Martin) ~87-89 for Meursault Les Chevalières 2021; Jancis Robinson cask tasting note (Jan 12, 2023); Berry Bros. 5, drinking window ~2024–2031; Wine Advocate: higher scores cited for nearby vintages (e. g. , 2019 91+)

Tasting Note
Creamy, medium-full Meursault with lemon oil, white flowers, pear, marzipan, toasted almond, subtle nutmeg and saline minerality; bright acidity and a persistent, savory finish with gentle oak spice.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, mushroom risotto, butter-poached lobster, creamy pasta, grilled salmon. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura, sushi (richer styles), Chinese roast duck, lightly spiced Thai/Indonesian dishes.

Production Method
Whole-bunch pressing, cold settling; barrel fermentation and élevage (approx. 12 months, ~10–20% new oak), further ageing in tank then bottled ~18 months after the vintage.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1940; run by Fabien Coche (4th generation). ~11–12 ha across Meursault and neighbouring villages; many old vines and organic/sustainable practices in place.