Style Profile at a Glance
| Attribute | Profile | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium-Bodied, Vibrant & Silky | ●●●●● |
| Sweetness | Dry | ●●●●● |
| Tannins | Fine-Grained, Chiseled & Elegant | ●●●●● |
| Acidity | Fresh, High-Toned & Mineral-Driven | ●●●●● |
| Oak | Integrated (Aged in French oak barriques with disciplined wood framing) | ●●●●● |
Terroir, History & Acclaim
Critical Recognition:
Burghound 91-93 pts
Jasper Morris 92-95 pts
- 91-93 Points (Outstanding) - Burghound (Allen Meadows): Slightly riper aromas include those of poached plum, kirsch and black raspberry along with hints of earth, the sauvage and crushed anise. The sleek, vibrant and utterly delicious medium-bodied flavors flash more evident minerality on the detailed, moderately powerful and balanced finale. This is quite fine with excellent length and a wine that should be approachable after 5-ish years but reward a decade plus of keeping.
- 92-95 Points ★★★★☆ - Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): Jasper Morris A royally deep crimson purple. Fresh on the nose despite being clearly properly ripe, yet the altitude gives its own freshness, and the wine is very precisely balanced right across the palate. A lovely example. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted Nov 2023.
- The High-Altitude Terroir of Bel Air: Situated directly above Grand Cru Chambertin at the top of the slope, *Bel Air* sits on shallow, stony limestone soils cooled by winds from the Combe de Lavaux. This unique mesoclimate imparts exceptional floral perfume, bright red fruit purity, and electric acidity to balance warm vintage generosity.
- 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 the high-altitude Bel Air Premier Cru vineyard sitting directly above Grand Cru Chambertin.
- A radiant 2022 expression combining ripe red berry sap, high-toned floral perfume, and limestone minerality.
- Crafted by the renowned Domaine Taupenot-Merme, celebrated for their pure, terroir-focused winemaking style.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Translucent, brilliant ruby-red core with energetic crimson reflections at the rim.
- Nose: Lifted, open, and airily perfumed. It opens with aromas of ripe red cherries, wild raspberries, and red currants, accompanied by notes of violet petals, cold limestone dust, and subtle forest earth.
- Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and linear. The entry brings a vibrant wave of red berry fruit that glides over fine-grained, chiseled tannins. Driven by lively natural acidity, it finishes exceptionally long, clean, and mineral-driven.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–16°C. A gentle chill preserves the energetic red fruit and highlights its high-toned floral perfume.
- Decanting: A brief 20-to-30 minute decant is recommended to allow the bright aromatics and tension to uncoil. Cellar-worthy through 2035+.
- Western Pairing: Roast duck breast with cherry reduction, pan-seared veal cutlets, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, or wild mushroom risottos.
- Asian Pairing: Peking duck wraps, Cantonese barbecued pork (Char Siu), soy sauce chicken, or delicate pan-fried pork dumplings.
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