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Burgundy 2017: TAUPENOT-MERME

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Romain Taupenot is one of the rising stars of the region, now responsible for the family holdings in Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis.  This fantastic set of 2017s will further enhance his reputation as one of the most exciting winemakers in the region.

Romain's aim is for the wines to express their terroir rather than a house style.  His decision to bottles his two Grands Crus, Charmes & Mazoyeres Chambertin separately was a good one, as he is now considered one of the key producers of the latter cru.  The Gevrey 1er Cru Bel Air is a wine to take note of, from 45 year old vines that sit directly above Chambertin Clos de Beze on on the same limestone soils as Clos de Ruchottes.


"I really like the style of the '17s as there is this highly appealing freshness and energy plus the terroir definition is outstanding"
Romain Taupenot, Burghound

"There are a clutch of wonderful wines from Taupenot-Merme, and not just at the top of the hierarchy. Granted, the Mazoyères-Chambertin is extremely fine, but here is (yet another) very impressive Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers and one of the finest Corton-Rognets that I have encountered from the domaine. The Chambolle-Musigny la Combe d’Orveau approaches Grand Cru in terms of quality, whilst few Village Crus from any domaine can match Taupenot’s Gevrey-Chambertin. Some of the crus’ potential may have been limited by the growing season, but these 2017s consolidate Taupenot-Merme’s position as one of the most reliable and exciting estates."
Neal Martin, Vinous

 
Selected Highlights
  
2017 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN -  £195 per 6x75cl IB - “precocious red cherry, crushed strawberry and orange pith aromas. The detailed palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and a poised finish. Just superb. " 90-92pts Neal Martin
2017 NUITS ST GEORGES PRULIERS 1er Cru - £385 per 6x75cl IB - “dark cherry fruit, Seville orange marmalade and allspice aromas. It is certainly very well defined... The finish is very persistent and quite voluminous. This is a classy Les Pruliers that should age with style."  92-94pts Neal Martin
 
 

For enquiries please email the team or order below.  Balanced orders will be prioritised.  Wines are priced per 12x75 but most may be ordered packed as 6x75cl.  Wine offered En Primeur excluding duty and VAT.  E&OE.