2017 Taupenot-Merme Bourgogne Passetoutgrain

Taupenot Merme

France / Burgundy / Taupenot Merme

Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes for this traditional regional blend are sourced from vineyards around Morey. It’s a juicy wine displaying high-toned raspberry and cherry notes with a touch of peppery spice and fresh, natural acidity.

June, 2019

Allen Meadows

Burghound

86 points

A very fresh, peppery and earthy nose of various red berries precedes the nicely detailed and vibrant flavors that are not only delicious but they reflect only a trace of rusticity on the pliant finish. A wine to enjoy now for its fruit.

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About Taupenot Merme

Brother-and-sister team Virginie and Romain are at the helm at this domaine. It has 13 hectares on the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, with grands crus including Clos des Lambrays, Charmes-Chambertin, Corton-Rognet and Mazoyères-Chambertin. These seventh generation winegrowers are typical of the new crop of young Burgundian vignerons who are realising the full potential of priceless family vineyard parcels through sensitive viticulture and thoughtful winemaking. All grapes are de-stemmed, with 25% new oak used for the village wines and 40% for grand and premier cru. Virginie looks after sales while Romain works the cellar, producing structured, self-assured Burgundy that expresses the vineyards well. The wines are getting better and better.

About

Seventh-generation Romain Taupenot is in charge of winemaking at Domaine Taupenot-Merme, aided by his sister Virginie. It's widely and correctly acknowledged that the estate, which has been working along organic principles since 2001, is on the up and up in terms of quality. Its results from the 2006 and 2007 vintages are drinking beautifully, and Romain has triumphed against all odds in the difficult vintages of 2012 and 2013.