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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Taupenot Merme Saint Romain 2020 blanc

€39.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€32.50 ex-VAT

History of Domaine Taupenot-Merme

The history of Domaine Taupenot-Merme is rooted in two Burgundian winemaking families whose origins date back to the mid-17th century. The Merme family has been firmly established in Morey-Saint-Denis since 1650, making it one of the village’s oldest winemaking families. The Taupenot family’s roots lie in Saint-Romain, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. The present-day estate was founded in 1963, when Jean Taupenot married Denise Merme, bringing together two valuable collections of vineyard parcels and Burgundy’s two emblematic areas, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.

The estate arose from the historic division of Domaine Merme; the other branch gave rise to the Perrot-Minot family, also well known in Morey-Saint-Denis. In the late 1990s, siblings Romain and Virginie Taupenot took over the family estate together. From the outset, they brought a new vision focused on freshness, purity and respect for the fruit, while carrying forward a long tradition passed down through generations. Under their leadership, quality improved considerably, and within two decades the estate became one of the Côte de Nuits’ most respected producers. The vineyards have been farmed organically since 2001, with official certification obtained in 2023.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Taupenot-Merme

Domaine Taupenot-Merme’s vineyards cover just over 13 hectares across some twenty prestigious appellations. More than 11 hectares are devoted to Pinot Noir, with the rest planted to Chardonnay and Aligoté. This mosaic of climats spans some of Burgundy’s most emblematic villages: Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis (directly neighboring Clos de Tart and Clos des Lambrays), Chambolle-Musigny and 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 Grands Crus: Charmes-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin, Clos des Lambrays and Corton Le Rognet. The vines average more than 40 years of age, yielding concentrated, expressive grapes. Since 2001, the entire vineyard has been farmed organically, without synthetic chemicals, to preserve soil life and biodiversity. Yields are deliberately limited to encourage concentration and allow each climat to express its distinctive character in the glass.

Winemaking at Domaine Taupenot-Merme

In the winery, Romain Taupenot takes a non-interventionist approach to winemaking, with the utmost respect for the fruit and terroir. Harvesting is entirely by hand, followed by rigorous sorting to retain only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, without added winemaking inputs. Extraction is deliberately gentle to preserve the aromatic finesse and delicacy of the Pinot Noir.

Aging takes place in French oak barrels suited to each cuvée, with new oak used sparingly so it never masks the magnificent fruit from the old vines. Romain Taupenot seeks the perfect balance between finesse and intensity, without over-extraction or excessive alcohol. The result is wines of great aromatic purity, with silky tannins, fine acidity and superb aging potential. Taupenot-Merme’s cuvées are regularly praised by Wine Advocate, Burghound, Decanter and La Revue du Vin de France.

The Cuvées of Domaine Taupenot-Merme

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

Saint-Romain Blanc: Chardonnay from Saint-Romain in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. The wine stands out for its minerality, citrus and white-flower aromas, and lively palate.

Auxey-Duresses Blanc: a fresh, balanced village-level Chardonnay from Auxey-Duresses, marked by white-fruit notes and appealing mineral tension.

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

Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains: an original blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay that is becoming increasingly rare in Burgundy. The wine is crisp, fruity and generous, perfect for meals shared with friends and family.

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

Auxey-Duresses Rouge: a more robust village-level Pinot Noir, marked by aromas of cherry, sloe and spice, with a fine structure.

Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru: a more concentrated and complex Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru, revealing deep notes of ripe red fruit and silky tannins.

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

Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d’Orveau: a Premier Cru neighboring the Musigny Grand Cru, this wine stands out for its depth, floral and fruit complexity, and exceptionally delicate palate.

Gevrey-Chambertin: a rich, deep village-level Pinot Noir from Gevrey, marked by fleshy black fruit, dense texture and supple tannins.

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Bel Air: an elegant, structured Gevrey Premier Cru with a complex nose of spice, forest floor and black fruit, supported by silky, persistent tannins.

Morey-Saint-Denis: a signature wine of the estate, this village-level Morey-Saint-Denis embodies the exquisite delicacy of Burgundian Pinot Noir, with silky tannins, intricate finesse and a palate brimming with freshness.

Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte: an emblematic Premier Cru of the estate and a sommelier favorite, this wine stands out for its balance, finesse and depth. Rich texture, supple tannins and a distinguished finish built to age.

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

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru: an emblematic Grand Cru of the estate, this Charmes-Chambertin captivates with its finesse, complex nose of very ripe red fruit, and long, refined, harmonious palate, with generous texture and superb aging potential.

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

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru: a small parcel in the famous Clos des Lambrays, an exceptionally rare jewel of the estate. The wine displays extraordinary aromatic complexity, a silky texture and seemingly endless length, worthy of this legendary climat.

Corton Grand Cru (Le Rognet): the estate’s only Grand Cru on the Côte de Beaune, from the Le Rognet climat. Deep color; a rich, complex nose of black fruit, spice and forest floor; and a full, structured palate built for very long aging.

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