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2005 Domaine Taupenot Merme Gevrey Chambertin

Burgundy, FRANCE
$95. 00
Bottle
$1140.00 Dozen
ABV: 13%
Closure: Cork

Working organically since 2001, Domaine Taupenot-Merme is a 7th Generation family-owned Domaine of 13 hectares on the Cote de Beaune and the Cotes de Nuits, with Grand Crus including Clos des Lambrays, Charmes-Chambertin and Corton Rognet at Mazoyeres Chambertin. Vine-age is on average 50 years. All grapes are de-stemmed, and medium or low toast 25% new oak is used for the village wines, with 40% for grand and premier cru.

Taupenot Merme have 1.5ha of AC Gevrey Chambertin vineyards to draw on. This is very open-knit and supple; a very easy Burgundy to drink; with a lot more velvety fruit, and plenty of interest. Burghound commented “…More obvious earth and slightly animal aromas on the mostly red fruit nose that strikes me as very Gevrey in character. Clearly a wine of quality and worth a look! Rating: 90/100