Taupenot Merme, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Size:12x750ml

Taupenot Merme, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Size:12x750ml(from Les Duresses and Grands Champs). An exuberantly fresh nose of earth and ripe dark berry fruit and black cherry is trimmed in a background touch of wood. There is good volume to the rich, round and very supple flavors that possess good volume and phenolically mature tannins, all wrapped in a balanced finish that displays only mild rusticity. 88 2017+

This is solidly powerful with good punch to the refined medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a bone-dry

A serious wine that will live for decades

tidal pool and various white-fleshed fruit scents

which is ethereal and perfumed

900 cases produced

2015 was a great vintage for Clos de Vougeot and this example will only add to its renown

As I wrote earlier this year

but it s still a huge wine that has overflowing notions of smoked meats

Firm reduction

incense and licorice are complicated by notes of violet and five-spice powder

red currant and a hint of wood

menthol and cassis aromas to shine