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Taupenot-Merme Dom. Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2021

Taupenot-Merme Dom. Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2021

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Bright Red Cherries, Cool Earth, and Chiseled Premier Cru Energy

The 2021 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Rouge is a crisp, precise, and delightfully aromatic red Burgundy that beautifully captures the cool-climate freshness of the vintage. Sourced from premier limestone plots, it opens with high-toned aromas of crunchy red cherries, wild raspberries, and forest floor. The palate is light-to-medium-bodied and tension-filled, delivering energetic red berry fruit supported by fine-grained, chiseled tannins.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Light-to-Medium, Linear & Precise ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Chiseled, Fine-Grained & Fresh ●●●●●
Acidity Vibrant & Mineral-Driven ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Aged in French oak barriques with a minimal touch of new wood) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
Burghound 89-92 pts
  • 88-91 Points (Outstanding / Top Value) - Burghound (Allen Meadows): A very fresh, cool and distinctly earthy nose speaks mostly of various red berries and crushed fennel. There is fine richness to the delicious and solidly concentrated middleweight flavors that conclude in a balanced, long, youthfully austere and bitter pit fruit-inflected finish. This is really quite good and worth considering.
  • The Cool-Climate Terroir of Auxey-Duresses: Tucked into a narrow valley behind Meursault and Volnay, Auxey-Duresses benefits from steep limestone and marl exposures that promote freshness and high-toned aromatics. In 2021, this terroir emphasized crunchy fruit purity, electric acidity, and clean mineral drive.
  • 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 Premier Cru sites in Auxey-Duresses.
  • A vibrant, crisp 2021 expression offering bright red cherry purity and chiseled limestone tension.
  • Crafted by the renowned Domaine Taupenot-Merme, celebrated for their terroir-driven and pure winemaking style.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Translucent, bright ruby-red core with energetic crimson flashes at the rim.
  • Nose: Cool, open, and airily perfumed. It opens with aromas of crunchy red cherries, wild raspberries, and cranberries, accompanied by notes of damp forest earth, dried rose petals, and subtle wood spice.
  • Palate: Dry, light-to-medium-bodied, and linear. The entry brings a crisp wave of bright red fruit that glides over fine-grained, chiseled tannins. Driven by vibrant natural acidity, it finishes fresh, mineral-accented, and youthfully firm.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–16°C. A gentle chill preserves the energetic red fruit and keeps the tannin structure polished.
  • Decanting: A brief 20-to-30 minute decant is recommended to allow the bright aromatics and tension to harmonize. Enjoy now through 2031.
  • Western Pairing: Roast chicken, pan-seared pork tenderloin, veal cutlets, wild mushroom risottos, or mild soft cheeses.
  • Asian Pairing: Peking duck wraps, Cantonese barbecued pork (Char Siu), soy sauce chicken, or delicate pan-fried pork dumplings.

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