Taupenot Merme

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Nestled in Morey-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the prestigious Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, Domaine Taupenot-Merme is an essential reference for the great wines of the Côte d'Or. Born in 1963 from the marriage of Jean Taupenot, originally from Saint-Romain, and Denise Merme, heiress to a long line of winegrowers from Morey, the estate is today run by their children Romain and Virginie Taupenot, the ninth generation at the helm of this family property. Spread over just over 13 hectares between the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, the estate produces around twenty appellations, including four emblematic Grands Crus (Charmes-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin, Clos des Lambrays and Corton), all cultivated under certified organic farming. 

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Taupenot Merme Saint Romain 2020 blanc

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History of Domaine Taupenot-Merme

The history of Domaine Taupenot-Merme is rooted in two Burgundian winegrowing families whose origins date back to the mid-17th century. On the Merme side, the lineage has been firmly established in Morey-Saint-Denis since 1650, making it one of the oldest winegrowing families in the village. On the Taupenot side, the roots reach back to Saint-Romain, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. The current estate was born in 1963, when Jean Taupenot married Denise Merme, bringing together two precious parcel portfolios and the two emblematic slopes of Burgundy, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.

The estate was born from the historic division of Domaine Merme, the other branch having given rise to the Perrot-Minot family, also renowned in Morey-Saint-Denis. At the end of the 1990s, Romain and Virginie Taupenot, brother and sister, took over the family estate together. From the outset, they instilled a new vision oriented towards freshness, purity and respect for the fruit, while perpetuating the long tradition passed down from generation to generation. Under their leadership, quality progressed considerably, and within two decades the estate became one of the most respected references on the Côte de Nuits. Since 2001, the vineyard has been farmed organically, with official certification obtained in 2023.

Terroirs and Vines of Domaine Taupenot-Merme

The vineyard of Domaine Taupenot-Merme extends over just over 13 hectares, spread across some twenty prestigious appellations. More than 11 hectares are devoted to Pinot Noir, with the remainder planted in Chardonnay and Aligoté. This mosaic of climats embraces the most emblematic villages of Burgundy: Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis (a direct neighbour of Clos de Tart and Clos des Lambrays), Chambolle-Musigny, Nuits-Saint-Georges on the Côte de Nuits, as well as Auxey-Duresses, Saint-Romain and Corton on the Côte de Beaune.

The estate cultivates four Grand Crus: Charmes-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin, Clos des Lambrays and Corton Le Rognet. The vines average over 40 years of age, yielding concentrated and expressive berries. Since 2001, the entire vineyard has been farmed organically, without the use of synthetic chemicals, in order to preserve soil life and biodiversity. Yields are deliberately limited to favour concentration and allow each climat to express its typicity in the glass.

Winemaking at Domaine Taupenot-Merme

In the cellar, Romain Taupenot approaches his winemaking with a non-interventionist philosophy, in absolute respect for the fruit and the terroir. Harvesting is entirely manual, followed by rigorous sorting of the berries to retain only perfectly ripe and healthy grapes. Fermentations are carried out with indigenous yeasts, without the addition of oenological inputs. Extractions are deliberately gentle in order to preserve the aromatic finesse and delicacy of the Pinot Noir.

The wines are aged in French oak barrels tailored to each cuvée, with a sparing use of new wood so as never to mask the magnificent fruit offered by the old vines. Romain Taupenot seeks the perfect balance between finesse and intensity, without over-extraction or excess alcohol. The result is wines of great aromatic purity, endowed with a silky tannic structure, beautiful acidity and superb ageing potential. The Taupenot-Merme cuvées are regularly acclaimed by Wine Advocate, Burghound, Decanter and the Revue du Vin de France.

The Cuvées of Domaine Taupenot-Merme

Bourgogne Aligoté: a cuvée paying homage to a grape variety typical of the region, this Bourgogne Aligoté offers lovely freshness, citrus and floral notes, and a taut, lively and refreshing palate.

Saint-Romain Blanc: a Chardonnay from Saint-Romain, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. The wine is distinguished by its minerality, its aromas of citrus fruits and white flowers, and its beautiful vivacity on the palate.

Auxey-Duresses Blanc: a village-level Chardonnay from Auxey-Duresses, fresh and well-balanced, marked by notes of white fruits and a lovely mineral tension.

Bourgogne (red): an entry-level Pinot Noir, expressive and indulgent, revealing the house style: purity, freshness and aromatic delicacy.

Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains: an original and increasingly rare Burgundy blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay. The wine offers a crunchy, fruity and indulgent character, perfect for convivial meals.

Saint-Romain Rouge: an airy and fresh Pinot Noir from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. Pale colour, nose of small red fruits, elegant and refreshing palate.

Auxey-Duresses Rouge: a fuller-bodied village-level Pinot Noir, marked by aromas of cherry, sloe and spices, supported by a fine structure.

Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru: a Premier Cru from Auxey-Duresses, more concentrated and complex, revealing deep notes of ripe red fruits and a silky tannic structure.

Chambolle-Musigny: a village-level wine from Chambolle, this wine unfolds all the aromatic charm and aristocratic finesse characteristic of the appellation, in an elegant and refined palate.

Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau: a Premier Cru neighbouring the Grand Cru Musigny, this wine stands out for its depth, its floral and fruity complexity, and a palate of great delicacy.

Gevrey-Chambertin: a village-level Pinot Noir from Gevrey, rich and deep, marked by fleshy black fruits, a dense body and smooth tannins.

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Bel Air: a Premier Cru from Gevrey, elegant and structured, offering a complex nose of spices, undergrowth and black fruits, supported by a silky and persistent tannic structure.

Morey-Saint-Denis: the estate's signature, this village-level wine from Morey-Saint-Denis embodies the intense delicacy of Burgundian Pinot Noir, with silky tannins, lace-like finesse and a palate full of freshness.

Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte: the estate's emblematic Premier Cru, a sommelier favourite, distinguished by its balance, finesse and depth. Beautiful body, smooth tannins, a racy finish built for ageing.

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers: a rare and sought-after Premier Cru, this Nuits-Saint-Georges offers a dense body, firm tannins and a deep nose of black fruits and spices, in a powerful and structured style.

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru: the estate's flagship Grand Cru, this Charmes-Chambertin seduces with its finesse, its complex nose of very ripe red fruits, its long, refined and harmonious palate, endowed with generous body and superb ageing potential.

Mazoyères-Chambertin Fine Wine: a Fine Wine neighbouring the Charmes, this Mazoyères stands out for its restrained power, its aromatic depth and its dense structure. An exceptional fine wine, a historic signature of the estate.

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru: a small plot from the famous Clos des Lambrays, an extraordinarily rare jewel of the estate. The wine displays extraordinary aromatic complexity, a silky texture and infinite length, worthy of the legendary climat.

Corton Grand Cru (Le Rognet): the estate's only Grand Cru on the Côte de Beaune, from the climat Le Rognet. Deep colour, rich and complex nose of black fruits, spices and undergrowth, ample and structured palate, built for very long ageing.

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