At a glance

Producer

Domaine Coche-Dury

Region

Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Aligoté

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$450-$650 USD (750ml, global average retail pricing, as of 2024)

Tasting profile

Lemon zest, white flowers, green apple, flinty minerality, touch of creamy lees texture; vibrant and pure.

Evolution: Develops more savory and nutty notes with cellaring; richer texture, honeyed citrus, pronounced minerality.

At peak: Peak expression integrates acidity, minerality, and gentle creaminess with evolving subtle complexity.

Structure

Acidity

High (lively, linear, classic Aligoté)

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Moderate (12-13%, typical for the region and vintage)

Aging potential

Good for Aligoté—can cellar up to 8 years from vintage, rare for the variety due to top producer.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2043

Optimal window

2023 to 2046

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Excellent provenance and storage advised; 2018 is showing well now and will improve for another 2-3 years.

As an Aligoté from Coche-Dury, the wine shows exceptional tension and energy with a focused, mineral-driven palate—rare for this variety. Aging unveils further depth and nuances uncommon for Bourgogne Aligoté, reaching peak of balance and aromatic interest 4-7 years from vintage.

Food pairing

Oysters, shellfish, fresh goat cheese, sushi, vegetable terrines, salads with vinaigrette.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Coche-Dury employs lutte raisonnee (sustainable/low-intervention farming); avoids herbicides and pesticides where possible; limited chemical use; manual vineyard work; no explicit water conservation or renewable energy initiatives; traditional lightweight Burgundy bottles.

Domaine Coche-Dury is lauded for careful, low-intervention farming but is not certified organic or biodynamic. Manual work and minimal chemicals reduce environmental impact, yet lack of formal certification and significant global demand (with associated transport emissions) keep overall sustainability below exemplary levels. Strong artisanal producer ethics, but scope to improve carbon strategy and certification.