Taupenot-Merme

Morey-Saint-Denis

2014 Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Bright nose, scented, red berries, elegant and nuanced, layered, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, precise, nuanced, bright fruit, charming and long. 93

2014 Taupenot-Merme Charmes-Chambertin

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral and spices nose, rounded. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, leaner, bit herbal behind, long. 92

2014 Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Bel Air

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Fresh, bright red fruits nose, not too complex, fruit driven and bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed and elegant, long. 91

2014 Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, bright red fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright, good length. 89

2013 Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Raspberries, some nettles, red berries, lightly scented, fresh and delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, touch herbal again, long. 92

2013 Taupenot- Merme Auxey Duresses 1er Cru

JAN 16 Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, light liquorice note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark and red berries, good length. 88

2013 Taupenot-Merme Bourgogne Pinot Noir

JAN 16 Bright ruby. Red berries, delicate nose, light floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, light red berries, some delicate floral notes, good length. 86

2012 Taupenot-Merme Charmes Chambertin

MAR 15 Pale ruby. Red berries, scented, detailed, nuanced, slightly spicy, has swallowed the oaky notes formidably well over the last months. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, detailed, fresh if leaner, red berries, long. 93

2012 Taupenot-Merme Charmes Chambertin

DEC 14 Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose, spices, fruity, some vanilla and spices, nuances behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, but bit firm oak texture behind, some toast, needs air or rather cellar ageing, long. 92

2012 Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin

MAR 14 Bright ruby. Fruity, detailed, elegant, nuanced and fresh nose. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, fresh, quite detailed, slight herbal note in the finish. Long. 93

2012 Taupenot-Merme Corton Rognet

MAR 15 Pale ruby. Scented, red berries, some floral notes, detailed nose, delicate and flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, delicate, red berries, elegant, long. 92

2012 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau
SEP 14 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, layered and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, concentrated and still nuanced, barrels shows a bit in the background, long and fresh finish, detailed. 92

2012 Romain Taupenot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Terres Blanches

MAY 15 Hospice de Nuits. Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, red berries, anise nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, fresh but some vanilla and spices is a bit showy on the finish. 89

2012 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny
DEC 14 Bright ruby. Light nose, scented, red berries, somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, rounded, little bit hollow. Good length. 89

2012 Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis
SEP 14 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, fresh, fruity and some vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant, leaner for MSD, fresh and lively, scented finish, good length. 89

2012 Taupenot-Merme Bourgogne Rouge

SEP 14 Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbs and nettles on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and a bit thin, seems to suffer from the slight unripeness of some wines this vintage. 85

2011 Taupenot-Merme Charmes Chambertin
NOV 13 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, transparent, floral and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, nuanced, fresh and elegant, bit spicy finish. Refined. 94

2011 Taupenot-Merme Corton Rognet Grand Cru

FEB 14 Pale ruby. Red berries, slightly scented and a faint herbal touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit more rustic than last bottle, leaner fruit, somewhat dry, may not be a perfect bottle this one. 89

2011 Taupenot-Merme Corton Rognet Grand Cru

SEP 13 Bright ruby. Scented, floral, nuanced and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded for Corton, elegant even if more structured texture, long. 93

2011 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau

SEP 13 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, minerals and lovely nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, lively, tighter, rounded and long. 92

2011 Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Bel Air

SEP 13 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, and fruity nose, elegant and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant minerals, playful, lovely balance, gorgeous. Nuanced palate. 93

2011 Taupenot Merme Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru La Riotte

FEB 14 Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbs, scented and pure feel nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and rounded, fresh if a bit oaky finish, long. 91

2011 Taupenot Merme Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru La Riotte
NOV 13 Bright red. Red berries, some herbs, floral notes, nuanced and transparent nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, almost crispy, very fresh, mouthwatering. Lovely and long. 92

2011 Taupenot-Merme Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Prulieres

SEP 13 Bright ruby. Scented, fruity and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, nuanced and refreshing, long. Less herbal than some NSG. 90

2011 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny

SEP 13 Bright ruby, scented, red berries, touch herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, could be more nuanced, good length. 88

2011 Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis

SEP 13 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries and some herbal notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite elegant, good length. 89

2011 Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin

JUL 13 Pale ruby. Red berries and cherries nose, pure feel to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant body and texture, fruity and somewhat deeper for "plain" Gevrey. Lovely balance, good length. 88

2010 Taupenot Merme Corton Rognet Grand Cru

FEB 13 Ruby. Red berries and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit rich style but lean body. Good length. Another Corton that isn't rustic. 92

2010 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny

MAR 13 Bright ruby. Elegant nose, strawberries, pure feel. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, redcurrants and raspberries freshness, good length. 88

2010 Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin

JAN 13 Bright ruby. Scented over red berries. Sweetish and lively palate, strawberries and cinamon. Refreshing finish. 88-89

2010 Romain Taupenot Saint-Romain Vielles Vignes
FEB 14 Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented nose. Touch of vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant, quite delicate, refreshing, ever so slightly biting finish. Good length. 88

2010 Taupenot-Merme Saint Romain blanc

JAN 13 Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, apples and lemons, very refreshing. Elegant acidity, fresh palate, good length. 86

2009 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau

MAY 13 Bright ruby. Intense, scented, nuanced and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant body and texture, lively, nuanced and long. 93

2008 Taupenot-Merme Charmes Chambertin
JUL 14 Bright ruby. Red berries, some vanilla, spices, fruity, raspberries and starting sous bois. Elegant and fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, youthful and slightly raw, younger than last bottle, needs air, bit tight even if fairly intense, long. 92

2008 Taupenot-Merme Clos des Lambrays

MAR 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, light spicy note nose, floral, fresh and detailed, somewhat leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, quite bright expression, elegant and nuanced, long finish. 94

2008 Taupenot-Merme Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers
MAR 14 Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, quite seductive, especially for NSG, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, fairly nuanced, detailed, long if a bit lean, some herbal notes. 92

2007 Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru

FEB 14 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose if leaner, refreshing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fairly rounded texture, maturing nicely, long. 91

2007 Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru

MAY 13 Pale ruby. Elegant and fruity nose, nuanced and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively body, red berries palate, long. 92

2007 Taupenot-Merme Corton Grand Cru

MAY 13 Pale ruby. Scented, red berries and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and body, a lovely Corton, long. 91

2007 Taupenot-Merme Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers

MAY 13 Pale ruby. Strawberries, slightly spicy, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and delicate NSG, long. 90

2007 Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte

MAY 13 Pale ruby. Some barrel notes up front at first, then red fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and texture, good length. 89

1998 Taupenot-Merme Charmes Chambertin

FEB 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, spices, figs, sous bois, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, maturing, anise and figs, red berries, cinnamon, long and elegant. 93