Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.

Coche Branco Douro Rabigato Blend

9.214 ratings

9.03 pro ratings

Douro, Portugal

Rabigato, Codega do Larinho, Arinto

Top Notes For

8.5

2011.
First let me say that I'm a big fan of the Niepoort still wines. That said, I've always been put off by the name of this cuvee "Coche". It requires a certain level of hubris to compare your wine to one of the great white Burg houses.
It also sets it up to underwhelm the drinker, if they've ever enjoyed Coche Dury.
It's solid, and the oak treatment has some Coche-like characteristics, but it's not even in the same ball park.

2011.
First let me say that I'm a big fan of the Niepoort still wines. That said, I've always been put off by the name of this cuvee "Coche". It requires a certain level of hubris to compare your wine to one of the great white Burg houses.
It also sets it up to underwhelm the drinker, if they've ever enjoyed Coche Dury.
It's solid, and the oak treatment has some Coche-like characteristics, but it's not even in the same ball park.

2 people found it helpfulAug 10th, 2015

Jelle Lars Heijmans

9.8

Coche Dury from the Douro!

Coche Dury from the Douro!

Jul 30th, 2022

9.3

Just a point!

Just a point!

Apr 12th, 2019

9.2

Like a Burgundy. What a surprise from Douro.

Like a Burgundy. What a surprise from Douro.

Sep 17th, 2017

9.2

Very fruity and smooth

Very fruity and smooth

Nov 10th, 2016

Silvestre Tavares Gonçalves

9.3

Silvestre had this 9 years ago

Silvestre had this 9 years ago

Jul 5th, 2015

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

9.3

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Jun 12th, 2014

9.3

Thomas had this a year ago

Thomas had this a year ago

Nov 1st, 2022

9.0

Dave had this 5 years ago

Dave had this 5 years ago

Jan 13th, 2019

George & JJ Seiters

9.0

George had this 7 years ago

George had this 7 years ago

May 4th, 2017