2016 Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte
Taupenot Merme
From one of Morey's leading premiers crus, with mostly very old vines and the same geology as Mazoyères, with calcareous soil rich in clay. Taupenot-Merme has a 0.57ha parcel and the estate's vines are more than 60 years old on average.
October, 2019
Vinous Media
92 points
The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru is showing quite a lot of new oak on the nose, but there is the fruit behind to support it. The palate is medium-bodied, quite modern in style with plenty of new oak, but it is in sync with the fruit. There is a gorgeous velvety texture on the persistent finish. Afford it two or three more years in bottle and it should turn out very fine. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.
December, 2017
Wine Advocate
91-93 points
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 good volume of this wine this vintage — try to buy some.
January, 2018
Vinous Media
89-91 points
(this vineyard produced the highest crop level in 2016 at 45 hectoliters per hectare but also a lofty 13.5% potential alcohol): Bright ruby. An essence of crushed black fruits on the nose, accented by licorice and violet. A bit more relaxed in the early going than the Combe d'Orveau but without quite the density for its broad, dusty tannins. Distinctly darker than the 2015 version of this wine but without quite the same complexity. For his part, Taupenot finds these tannins more refined than usual for this cuvée.
January, 2018
jancisrobinson.com
17+/20
Tank sample. Mid cherry red. Another pretty, scented wine but a little more savoury than the Gevrey. The tannins are firmer and drier, the wine a little more upright and yet still highlights the fruit on the finish. This has greater longevity, but I enjoyed the Gevrey more at this young stage.
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About Taupenot Merme
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.