While 2004 Burgundy wines are somewhat maligned of late thanks to those so-called ""green meanies"", the 2004 Meursault Villages from Coche-Dury is absolutely stunning. Pale straw in color, it has brilliant delineation and precision on the nose. It brims over with energy and exudes a laser-like focus. The palate does not disappoint. As with the aromatics this is all about precision and poise, like a Russian gymnast cartwheeling across a bar and landing with a perfect ""ten"". This effervescent Village Cru would out-perform many Premier Crus and you feel like shedding a tear when your glass can no longer be refilled. Drink 2014 - 2022.

– eRobertParker.com, Oct 2014

Pale gold. Still quite tight and taut with masses of backbone and acidity. Very firm indeed with slightly less struck match quality than some of Coche's wines. Extremely bracing. I suspect that in this vintage one needs ideally the extra weight of one of his premier crus.  Super clean. Decant and aerate before serving – not too cool.  (JR)