Fabien Coche Vieilles Vignes, Pommard

Fabien Coche is currently producing some of the most compelling wines in Meursault, though his red cuvées from Pommard deserve equal attention. This bottling comes from 'Vieilles Vignes' (old vines), which provide a depth of fruit and structural integrity often missing from younger sites. Coche follows a traditional philosophy in the vineyard, maintaining low yields and practising organic farming to ensure the fruit reflects its specific limestone-heavy terroir.

In the cellar, Coche avoids heavy-handed extraction. The grapes are fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak barrels, with a modest proportion of new wood to preserve the primary fruit character. This approach results in a Pommard that balances the appellation's natural power with a level of precision and elegance more typical of Coche’s background in white wine.

The nose is defined by dark cherry, forest floor, and a hint of iron-like minerality. On the palate, expect a medium-bodied wine with firm, ripe tannins and flavours of blackberry and spice. It is a structured Burgundy built for the cellar, offering significant value for those seeking Côte de Beaune prestige without the inflated price tag of its neighbours.