Domaine Taupenot-Merme
Auxey-Duresses
Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine Taupenot-Merme
Domaine Taupenot-Merme are based in Morey-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. It is run today by siblings, Romain and Virginie Taupenot, the seventh generation. The domaine has long held a strong reputation, but through the uncompromising work of Romain and Virginie, it is a domaine galvanised by improved vineyard practices and a hands-off approach in the cellar. Practicing organic since 2001, they have achieved certification in 2024. The domaine presides over 9ha the Côte de Nuits and 4.5ha in the Côte de Beaune, with the union of vineyards a result of the marriage of Romain and Virginie’s parents in 1963. The Taupenot family, based in Saint-Romain, and Merme family of Morey-Saint Denis. “.. a domaine where quality has dramatically improved in recent years – as I keep telling anyone who will listen.” Neal Martin, Vinous. A family-owned domaine, with a beautiful breadth of reds across Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru, showing real transparency of place.
Description
"The 2020 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru is a blend of two vineyards: Les Duresses and Grands Champs. This has a ripe and quite opulent bouquet, quite floral and certainly more complex than the Village Cru. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, saline towards the finish that has fine backbone. Tuck this away for 2-3 years" Neal Martin
Food Pairing
Pairs well with shellfish, white fish and roast chicken.
