Domaine Coche-Dury Auxey Duresses 2022

Domaine Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses 2022 is a white Burgundy Chardonnay from one of the most celebrated estates in Meursault, bottled at approximately 13% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Coche-Dury remains among the most allocated and sought-after domaines in all of Burgundy, and this village-level Auxey-Duresses demonstrates the estate's signature mineral precision even at the more accessible end of its portfolio.

Quick Facts: ABV: ~13%  |  Origin: Auxey-Duresses, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France  |  Vintage: 2022  |  Varietal: Chardonnay  |  Domaine: Coche-Dury, Meursault

Production & Heritage

Domaine Coche-Dury, based in Meursault, has been guided for decades by Jean-François Coche-Dury — widely regarded as one of the greatest white Burgundy producers alive — alongside his son Raphaël, who has increasingly taken the reins. The estate farms with reduced yields and manual plowing to concentrate flavor in every cluster, and harvest typically takes place earlier than most neighbors to preserve bright natural acidity. The white wines undergo natural fermentation and spend up to 22 months in oak barrels with only a modest proportion of new wood, allowing site character rather than oak influence to define each cuvée.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with citrus blossom and green apple before revealing layers of crushed rock and delicate white flowers. There is an immediate sense of restraint and purity that signals the estate's meticulous vineyard work.

Taste: On the palate, the wine is lean and focused, leading with lemon and underripe pear at the entry. The mid-palate broadens into stony minerality underpinned by vibrant, almost electric acidity that drives the wine forward with real energy.

Finish: The finish is clean, dry, and persistent, marked by a chalky freshness that lingers well after the last sip. It leaves a precise mineral imprint rather than overt fruit, underscoring the terroir-driven character of the appellation.

How to Drink Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses

This wine is best served slightly chilled — around 12–14°C — in a quality white Burgundy glass to allow its aromatics to develop fully. Drink it on its own to appreciate the minerality, or bring it to the table where it truly excels alongside food. It pairs naturally with oysters on the half shell, where its salinity mirrors the brine of the shellfish. Roast chicken with tarragon cream sauce complements the wine's citrus freshness without overwhelming its delicacy. A simple crab salad with lemon vinaigrette lets the stony mineral backbone of the wine take center stage.

Best For

• Cellaring as part of a serious Burgundy collection for drinking over the next 5–10 years
• Gifting a Burgundy devotee who appreciates allocation-only estates
• Serving at an intimate dinner where the wine itself is a conversation piece
• Exploring Coche-Dury's style at village level before committing to premier or grand cru bottlings

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses taste like? It is a lean, mineral-driven white Burgundy marked by lemon, green apple, and stony freshness with vibrant acidity and a chalky, dry finish.

How does Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses compare to Domaine Leflaive village whites? Both estates are benchmarks for white Burgundy, but Coche-Dury tends toward a more austere, mineral-focused style while Domaine Leflaive often shows slightly more floral generosity and textural richness at the village level.

Is Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses good for sipping on its own? Yes — its purity and minerality make it rewarding to drink neat, though a slight chill and a proper glass help its aromatics unfold fully.

Where is Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses made? The wine is produced by Domaine Coche-Dury, based in the village of Meursault in the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy, France, from vineyards in the neighboring appellation of Auxey-Duresses.

What foods pair well with Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses? Fresh oysters echo its saline minerality; roast chicken with a cream-based sauce bridges richness and acidity; grilled Dover sole highlights its citrus freshness; aged Comté cheese mirrors the chalky texture; and a simple risotto with lemon and herbs lets the wine's precision shine.

What sizes does Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format for this cuvée.

Is Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses worth the price? It positions as a premium village-level Burgundy whose price reflects the extraordinary demand and tiny production of the Coche-Dury estate rather than appellation hierarchy alone — for collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts, it represents an entry point into one of the region's most revered domaines.

Why Coche-Dury Auxey-Duresses?

Domaine Coche-Dury produces some of the smallest-quantity, highest-demand white Burgundy in the world, and even this village-level Auxey-Duresses reflects the rigor behind that reputation. Early harvesting preserves the acidity that gives Coche-Dury whites their hallmark tension, while up to 22 months of barrel aging with restrained new oak builds complexity without masking terroir. The 2022 vintage delivers the estate's characteristic stony minerality and citrus precision in a focused, age-worthy package. For anyone building a Burgundy cellar or seeking to understand what sets Coche-Dury apart, this bottling is a compelling and relatively approachable place to start.