Style Profile at a Glance
| Attribute | Profile | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium-Bodied, Silky & Seamless | ●●●●● |
| Sweetness | Dry | ●●●●● |
| Tannins | Cashmere-Soft, Silky & Ultra-Polished | ●●●●● |
| Acidity | Vibrant & Mineral-Driven | ●●●●● |
| Oak | Integrated (Aged in French oak barriques with disciplined wood framing) | ●●●●● |
Terroir, History & Acclaim
Critical Recognition:
Burghound 90-93 pts
Jasper Morris 93-95 pts
- 90-93 Points - Burghound (Allen Meadows): A fresh and distinctly cool nose is comprised by airy and laudably pure notes of red pinot fruit, green tea, earth and soft spice hints. There is a beguiling sense of underlying tension to the detailed and precise middleweight flavors that possess fine balance and excellent length on the saline-suffused finish where a touch of sweetness slowly emerges. This could use better depth, but the potential aging curve should allow more to develop.
- 93-95 Points ★★★★☆ - Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): Mid red to crimson colour. A lively, even quite exuberant strawberry fruit. Building steadily, with a sumptuous volume in the mouth, especially in relation to the vintage. A light and pleasing oak element at the back. Quite long, and certainly fine. Drink from 2027-2035. Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted Nov 2022.
- The Seductive Terroir of Charmes-Chambertin: Sourced from old vines planted in the upper lieu-dit *Aux Charmes*, directly across the route from Chambertin itself, this vineyard features well-drained, iron-rich limestone soils. The site produces the most velvety, perfume-driven, and supple Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin.
- Organic Mastery at Domaine Taupenot-Merme: Led by sibling team Romain and Virginie Taupenot, this Morey-Saint-Denis-based estate spans 13 hectares across prestigious Burgundian appellations. Practicing organic viticulture, they employ minimal extraction and disciplined oak usage to allow each vineyard’s unique geological identity to shine through unadorned.
Highlights
- 100% Pinot Noir organically farmed from old vines in the prestigious Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru vineyard.
- A radiant 2021 Grand Cru expression combining velvety red fruit, floral lift, and crystalline limestone precision.
- Crafted by the renowned Domaine Taupenot-Merme, celebrated for their pure, terroir-focused winemaking style.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Translucent, brilliant ruby-purple core with energetic crimson highlights at the rim.
- Nose: Intensely floral, open, and airily perfumed. It opens with aromas of ripe red cherries, wild raspberries, and dried rose petals, accompanied by notes of subtle forest earth, exotic spices, and crushed limestone.
- Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and remarkably silky. The entry delivers a succulent wave of red fruit sap that glides over cashmere-soft, fine-grained tannins. Driven by vibrant limestone acidity, it finishes long, focused, and mineral-accented.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 15–16°C. A gentle cellar-like chill preserves the energetic red fruit and highlights its delicate floral perfume.
- Decanting: A 45-to-60 minute decant is recommended if opening early to allow the complex aromatics and silky layers to fully unfold. Cellar-worthy over the next 12 to 20 years.
- Western Pairing: Roast duck breast with cherry reduction, pan-seared veal cutlets, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or wild mushroom risottos.
- Asian Pairing: Peking duck wraps, five-spice roasted pork, Cantonese barbecued pork (Char Siu), or braised beef brisket.
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