2012 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

Domaine Taupenot-Merme

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France

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R5,200

Bottle size:

750 ml

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"This initially opened with a mild touch of reduction though aggressive swirling eventually liberates an elegant and refined mélange of plum, red currant, warm earth and discreet spice hints that include a touch of sandalwood. Here too the tannins support the middle weight plus flavors that are dense but notably fine-grained and I very much like the sense of energy to the supple mouth feel. This balanced effort is sufficiently supple to be enjoyable young yet it seems clear that this should reward longer-term cellaring." AM
Earthiness
Plum
Redcurrant
Sandlewood

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

"This initially opened with a mild touch of reduction though aggressive swirling eventually liberates an elegant and refined mélange of plum, red currant, warm earth and discreet spice hints that include a touch of sandalwood. Here too the tannins support the middle weight plus flavors that are dense but notably fine-grained and I very much like the sense of energy to the supple mouth feel. This balanced effort is sufficiently supple to be enjoyable young yet it seems clear that this should reward longer-term cellaring." AM

Earthiness
Earthiness
Plum
Plum
Redcurrant
Redcurrant
Sandlewood
Sandlewood

Food Pairing

Pair with thickly cut rib steak or soft-centred cheeses.

Pork
Pork
Game Birds
Game Birds
Beef
Beef
Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese

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