In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Taupenot-Merme Morey St Denis La Riotte 1er Cru, Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, France. Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2022+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 91–93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 29/12/2017 · Drink 2022-2036
The 2016 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru La Riotte has an expressive and engaging bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, pressed flowers and bergamot tea, complex and gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very well-judged acidity, maybe a little conservative but very precise with a sense of energy and tension conveyed on the finish. Fortunately there is a…
Allen Meadows (BH) — 90–92/100 · Burghound, 15/01/2018 · Drink 2026+
Soft wood surrounds aromas of dark currant, newly turned earth and the sauvage. The nicely rich and generously proportioned medium weight flavors possess a sleek texture along with good precision that contrasts somewhat with the firm, dusty and slightly austere finale. Lovely and this should drink reasonably well young yet easily be capable of reward 10 to 12 years.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 16–17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 09/01/2018 · Drink 2025-2038
Mid crimson. Lots of tension here with depth and a hint of oak. Dry finish. (16.5+ Points)